If you have missed the earlier three posts in this series, you can view them here: Part 1, Part 2, Part 3.
In today’s post we will fiddle around with another important yet highly underrated setting in your camera; ISO.
Tip #4: ISO Setting
The ISO settings in the camera relates to the sensitivity of the camera sensor. In other words, higher the ISO number greater the amount of details captured by the sensor.
All cameras come with Auto ISO mode and most people tend to stick with that, and most cameras do a good job of choosing the ISO. However, controlling the ISO has it benefits.
Firstly, changing the ISO settings will impact the aperture and shutter speed needed for a well exposed shot. For e.g. changing the ISO from 100 to 400 allows you to shoot at higher shutter speeds and/or smaller apertures.
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Secondly, higher ISO settings help you capture low light situations without using Flash. ISO helps you take soft moody shots like blowing-candle-in-dark birthday photos without the glaring flash spoiling the mood. The downside however is that higher ISO tends to increase the digital noise in the image.
Finally, although its best to avoid noise in your image; it can be used creatively to give a grunge, raw feel to your creations.
ISO is an important aspect of digital photography to have an understanding of if you want to gain more control of your digital camera.
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great tips…thanks