DSLR Camera Basics Tips & tricks

How do I place a lens on the camera?

Make sure that when you want to turn the lens on your camera, the dot on the lens and the body are aligned.

How do I set the shutter speed?

Set your camera to the manual (M) setting. You can adjust the shutter speed for every picture.

How do I set the aperture?

Set your camera to the manual (M) setting. The aperture will be indicated with the F- number. Remember: the lower the F-stop, the smaller your depth of field (more light). Likewise, the higher the F-stop, the larger your depth of field (less light).

How do I set the ISO value?

Set your camera to the manual (M) setting. For daylight photo’s you will be shooting with a value of 100 to 400. You are in the danger zone when you reach an ISO value of 800 or higher.