Where should the sun be for outdoor photos?

Where should the sun be for outdoor photos?

There’s one answer that’s almost always correct: Place the sun at the subject’s back. Here’s why. First, if you position your subject so they’re facing the sun (i.e., the sun is behind the back of the photographer), then your subject will be looking right at the sun!

What shutter speed should I use for wildlife?

For running animals, start with a shutter speed around 1/1000th of a second and for flying birds you will likely need to use 1/1250th of a second or faster. If you’re shooting in aperture priority mode, as many wildlife photographers do, you’ll select your shutter speed by increasing or decreasing the aperture.

What should my aperture be on a sunny day?

ISO rules for a sunny day. This rule determines that your lens aperture should be set to f/16, with a shutter speed of 1/your selected ISO. According to this sunny day rule, if you’re using ISO 100, the shutter speed should be 1/100 and the aperture should be f/16.

What is the best aperture for outdoor portraits?

When shooting portraits, it’s best to set a wide aperture (around f/2.8-f/5.6) to capture a shallow depth of field, so the background behind your subject is nicely blurred, making them stand out better.

What time of day is best for outdoor photos?

The “magic hours” of sunrise and sunset are the most popular times of day for most outdoor photography. During these times, the sun is low on the horizon and filtered through atmospheric particles that scatter blue light and allow warm light (such as reds, oranges, and yellows) to pass through.

What mode do wildlife photographers use?

Wildlife photographers do use Aperture Priority mode at times, but they also use Manual mode. And some wildlife photographers use Shutter Priority mode, which has its uses, even if the mode is less popular.

What are the features of the Nikon D60?

The key feature on the Nikon D60 is the same one that’s available on the D40 and D40x: the LCD screen displays camera information as both graphics and numbers. The LCD also displays a blinking help icon when it feels you should change the camera settings to improve your image.

Where is the quick settings screen on a Nikon D60?

For you, the Nikon D60 offers up an LCD screen called the Quick Settings Display. With a press of the button in the back left corner of the camera (which looks like a magnifying glass with a + in it) the LCD shows you a variety of camera settings that you can customize.

What are the best settings for Nikon D-SLR?

While there are many different options and settings available on most cameras, the settings below will give a Nikon D-SLR user a good starting place for indoor sports shooting. • Set the exposure mode to Aperture Priority and set the f/stop to it’s widest settings (i.e. f/2.8, f/4 or f/5.6)

What does autofocus lock do on Nikon D60?

With auto-exposure/autofocus lock, you can point the D60 straight at your subject, lock in both exposure and autofocus, and then re-compose to you heart’s desire without having to worry about the camera changing settings. This button allows you to quickly turn Active D-Lighting on and off.