How to Use a Digital SLR Camera

Having a digital  SLR camera can be confusing.  Especially  if  you've only used an automatic point and shoot before.This article will show you how to use a digital  SLR Camera easily.

When composing shots with an SLR,  it is exactly the same as with any other  camera. It won't make your photos magically become amazingly composed but can be used for some very different types of  photos.  The key to using an  SLR  is  knowing all the settings and functions of it..

Shutter Speed This is the setting that controls the amount of time that light is exposed to the image.  A short exposure  would be great for  bright areas like the beach or  a snowy white place.  A longer exposure works great   when in darker areas like the shade,  a basement, or while on the Underground Railroad.

Aperture. The aperture of  your camera controls the size of the iris that lets light in. A small aperture like 1/16  would let in very little light and  mean that you would need a longer exposure or more light.   This works great when in bright areas.

This works great when in bright areas.  A smaller opening like 1/2.6  works great when you are in darker areas or need more light. It is a larger opening and lets more light into the camera.  This can reduce the amount of  time you need the shutter speed for.

Now,  there are many different settings that you can use for these. You can do manual on both or just use one and have the other set to manual.

If you want to  control shutter speed only  then select Shutter Priority.   If you want aperture only then go to  the  Aperture Priority mode.  And  if  you want both in your control just put it in manual.

By : Al Sanchez