Tag Archives: Aperture
Benefits of Using a Large Aperture and Tips for Shooting Wide Open
Upon first glance of one of my most prized lenses, the Canon 50mm f/1.2L USM, a bewildered remark typically arises from professionals and hobbyists alike. Though absolutely spectacular photographers in the industry love working with a wide open aperture, there … Continue reading
Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual Mode
Digital photography has given almost anyone with a camera the potential to become a creative photographer. These days even compact cameras offer features that once were only found on ‘serious’ SLR cameras. “Autumn on the Virgin River Zion National Park” … Continue reading
Camera Aperture Basics
Aperture and other technical photography basics can induce yawns in the most eager of budding shutterbugs, but once these basics are understood, the rest of photography easily comes into focus. Aperture, ISO, and shutter speed are all important terms to … Continue reading
Fast Glass: Tips for Working With Wide Aperture Lenses
As photographers, many of us become infatuated with new gear, such as a new flash, tripod, or lens. We scrimp and save our money, and go off to the camera store to purchase that new lens we’ve had our eye … Continue reading
Understanding Camera Aperture
The first step in understanding camera aperture is to get a clear picture in your mind as to what it actually is. Think of a human eye. Your camera’s aperture can be likened to the pupil, which opens and closes … Continue reading
How to Use Aperture
Seemingly one of the trickiest aspects of photography to get your head around is the aperture of your camera’s lens. Be it a highly expensive pro lens or the zoom on your point and shoot (most point and shoots control … Continue reading
Here’s What You Need to Know About Aperture, F-Stops, and Depth of Field
A lot has been said and written about aperture, f-stops and depth of field on PictureCorrect and elsewhere on the Internet. But rarely do you get a comprehensive breakdown of everything that you need to know about these elements of … Continue reading
How to Take Control of Aperture and Create Stronger Photos
The focal length of the lens you use, combined with the aperture setting, determines how the camera sees whatever you point it at. This has profound implications for composition. Let’s look at them one by one. Selective focus and bokeh Selective … Continue reading
Aperture Priority vs. Shutter Priority
The many modes modern cameras can shoot in can sometimes overwhelm their owner. When setting up to take a picture, many DSLR users will use either Aperture Priority or Shutter Priority. Both shooting modes are great for specific scenarios. I’m … Continue reading
Understanding Aperture Priority
How-ToDon’t just “take a picture,” “make a picture.” Take charge of the settings on your camera so the image turns out the way you want. Don’t let the camera make the decision. While the PROGRAM mode provides a perfect exposure … Continue reading