Chapter 2: Experiment with ISO speeds

[anne773]

I am learning a lot from this chapter - need to experiment more though. I took this photo in a corner of my office - just overhead lighting that is not that bright. Previous to this learning, I was unable to get decent shots inside without a flash - this is so helpful to learn!

Used Manual mode
Shutter Speed 1/60
Aperture Value f/4.5
ISO 3200
no flash
Evaluative Meter Mode
Focal length 34.0 mm

[goldcoastgolfer]

Nice work Anne.  I know a lot of people that are afraid to turn up their ISOs but modern cameras really do a good job of taking low light shots.  I have my camera set to automatically go up to 6400 in low light and sport situations. 

Out of curiosity, does your lens have a type of vibration reduction technology built in?  This will allow you keep the shutter open for longer without getting camera shake allowing you to take photos with a much slower shutter speed.

[anne773]

I do have a lens image stabilizer. It is set to on. I'm still reading through my manual and things are making more sense now that I have been taking photos for a while and posting on Flickr on one of the 365 groups.

I did learn, from reading the manual  , that I can save battery power by turning this off when my camera is mounted on a tripod. Since I like to photograph birds remotely I can save on that battery - just have to remember that fact!!

Thanks for sending me on the little learning trip to help me remember I do have that feature!