angel243243
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I have moved this from the 'critique' section.
I guess the first thing to ask...is do you understand how shutter speed, aperture and ISO work together to give you the exposure? Do you know how the camera's built-in meter works?
These are things that you should know when you use Manual mode.
Even when you do know these things, there is nothing wrong with using the automatic modes...especially the priority modes Av and Tv.
Using manual mode will help you learn and understand...so if you want to use it...that's great. First, you need to know that every situation is different...so there is no way that we could give you suggestion for settings to use...because we are not in the light that you are in. The good news is that you don't have to randomly guess. Your camera has a built-in meter and you can use it. When you activate the meter, half press the shutter button...the viewfinder and the screen on the back will show you a scale with a needle. That's the meter reading. In manual mode, you will need to adjust the settings until the needle is on the zero mark in the centre...well that's a good place to start anyway. If you use an auto/priority mode, the camera will give you settings that centre the needle.
So that is your base exposure and sometimes it's the best exposure. So there you go. If you want to overexposure, then adjust the settings so that the needle is to the right. Underexposing will have the needle to the left.
With digital, you can shoot, check, adjust and shoot again. I suggest setting the camera to display the histogram and learn how to read and understand it. SEE HERE
That's really all there is to it. Of course, nothing is really right or wrong...if you want it darker, then underexpose...if you want it brighter, overexpose.
Overcast days are good because the light is soft and there the shadows are not dark...if there are any shadows at all.
Question: When using a speed light with the camera, does the camera built in meter still work the same way?? ie. if its over exposed it will be all the way to the right etc. ?? Im asking because up until now i've been practicing without a speed light and last weekend I shot a few shots, it was cloudy and everything looked so dull and blaah, but a lot of my images also came out overexposed and i was under the impression that the meter doesn't work the same with the flash, any suggestions how to best shoot in this location,
also, question 2: im shooting a wedding next sat and i also noticed that inside the gazebo its dark, so lets say the couple is standing there but outside its bright and sunny, what is the best way to take that picture?
Thank you !!
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