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Photographers don’t just take photographs -
they make them !
Basic Manual Control of a DSLR Camera
© Produced by Yon Ankersmit for curious-eye.com 2009
Naixn 2008
Cross-section view of DSLR system
1 - 4-element lens + aperture
2 - Reflex mirror
3 - Focal-plane shutter
4 – Sensor / film
5 - Matte focusing screen
6 - Condenser lens
7 - Pentaprism
8 - Eyepiece
The basic operation of a DSLR is as
follows: for viewing purposes, the
mirror reflects the light coming
through the lens upwards at an
approximately 90 degree angle. It
is then reflected by the pentaprism
to the photographer's eye. During
exposure (when the photograph is
taken), the mirror swings upward,
and a shutter opens, allowing the
lens to project light through the
aperture onto the film / sensor.
Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera
aperture
www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-lens_reflex_camera
In order to record light successfully you need to know how to
control your camera settings manually. Understanding
photography exposure allows you to give correct instructions to
your camera about:
Photography is the Art of Recording Light
Light Metering
Shutter Speed
Film / Sensor Speed
Aperture
Your camera
is just a tool -
you are the
artist
Basic DSLR Camera Operation
The constant =
The variables =
ISO setting
Aperture
= Shutter Speed
= sensitivity of film / sensor to light
= adjustable opening in lens
= duration of exposure
The shutter controls duration of exposure
The shutter controls appearance of motion = the art of photography
= the science of photography
The aperture controls volume of light
The aperture controls depth of field / focus
= the science of photography
= the art of photography
Aperture + Shutter Speed = Exposure
Aperture + Shutter Speed = Pictorial Outcome
the science of
photography
the art of
photography
Exposure
Scene: strong
directional sunlight
from behind the
photographer
Film ISO: 100
Aperture Priority: f/22
Camera mounted on
tripod
Pictorial Outcomes
Medium format negative:
detail retained when
enlarged
100 ISO: broad tonal range
f/22: broad depth of field;
precise edge definition
No camera shake
*distortion of space
Camera: Mamiya RB 6x7 + 65mm wide angle lens*
Clive Stone, mid 198o’s
50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400
Film / Sensor ISO
Slow Fast
more light required less light required
ISO
rating sensitivity to light doubles each stop
sensitivity to light halves each stop
fine grain
(DSLR) less noise
more tonal detail
precise edge definition
coarse grain
(DSLR) more noise
less tonal detail - high contrast
looser edge definition
the science:
sensitivity of
film/sensor
to light
the art:
pictorial
outcome
30” 15” 8” 4” 2” 1” 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000
Shutter Speed
slow shutter speed fast shutter speed
= longer exposure to light = shorter exposure to light
duration of exposure halves each stop
duration of exposure doubles each stop
Motion appears blurred * Motion appears frozen*
the science:
sensitivity of
film/sensor
to light
the art:
pictorial
outcome
* relative to speed of motion being photographed
f1 f1.8 f2 f2.8 f4 f5.6 f8 f11 f16
Aperture
aperture size halves each stop
aperture size doubles each stop
Large aperture small aperture
larger volume of light smaller volume of light
narrow depth of field wide depth of field
f22
the art:
pictorial
outcome
the science:
sensitivity of
film/sensor
to light
The f/stop focal length of the lens
diameter of the lens
=
The f/stop number is
the ratio between the
diameter of the
aperture in the lens
and the focal length
of the lens. The focal
length is generally
measured in
millimeters.
On a standard 50mm
SLR lens with an
aperture diameter of
25mm, the f/stop
number is 2 = f/2.
25mm
50mm
Images not to scale
= f/2
12.5mm
= f/4
50mm
6.25mm
= f/8
On the same 50mm
lens with an aperture
diameter of 12.5mm,
the f/stop number is 4
= f/4
and with an aperture
diameter of 6.25mm,
the f/stop number is 8
= f/8
Images not to scale
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-number
One way to think of apertures and shutter speeds is to use the analogy of a
tap for the aperture and a timer for the shutter speed.
When you open a tap all the way, water pours out and a container is filled
in a very short time.
When you open a tap just a little, water trickles out and so it takes a much
longer time to fill the same container.
No matter which combination of volume (flow of water) and duration
(length of time the tap is on) you choose, the bucket will be filled the
same amount.
Exposure Combinations
“Correct” exposure can be selected by
using various combinations of film / sensor
speed, shutter speed, and aperture setting.
f/2 @
f/2.8 @
f/4 @
f/5.6 @
f/8 @
f/11 @
f/16 @
f/ 22 @
1/1000
1/250
1/500
1/30
1/125
1/8
1/15
Aperturesizeincreases
Shutterspeedlengthens
ExposureCombinations=
samevolumeoflight
Depth of field is
shallow and there is
little possibility of
subject or camera
blur.
1/60
Depth of field
increases slightly
and the possibility of
subject or camera
blur increases.
Depth of field
increases even more
as does the
possibility of subject
or camera blur.
Pictorial Outcomes
Likewise, the film or sensor in a camera can be exposed the same amount
by various aperture and shutter speed combinations.
For example, the exposure combinations below allow the same volume of
light to enter the camera. However, the pictorial outcomes are quite
different.
Aperture Priority - manually
select the aperture first, then
use light meter to select the
shutter speed
Aperture Priority Mode -
manually select the aperture,
and the camera
automatically selects shutter
speed
Shutter Speed Priority -
manually select the shutter
speed first, then the light
meter to select the aperture
Shutter Speed Priority
Mode - manually select the
aperture, and the camera
automatically selects
shutter speed
Using the Aperture and Shutter Together
The photographer
prioritises the zone of sharp
focusing, that is, the depth
of field.
The photographer
prioritises the appearance
of motion, whether it is
blurred or frozen
The TTL meter is a reflective meter as it measures the light bouncing
off the subject and into the camera lens.
DSLR cameras provide limited area metering including centre-
weighted and spot metering options.
Through the Lens (TTL) Light Meter
This drawing shows how the exposure meter
system of a DSX1000 works, the red lines
describing the electric circuit. There is one light
sensitive sensor for spot metering in the mirror,
and two sensors (only one shown) for the area
metering behind the prism.
The light meter is calibrated to “read for” average light reflectance
(18%). This equates to in black and white photography, hence
the need to overexpose in bright lighting conditions and
underexpose in dark lighting conditions.
Using the Light Meter in Manual Mode
Aperture PrioritySelect either
Shutter Speed Priority
Set ISO rating
Set the aperture
Use the light meter*
to assist you in
selecting the
“correct”
corresponding
shutter speed
coordinate
Set shutter speed
Use the light meter*
to assist you in
selecting the
“correct”
corresponding
aperture (f/stop) Compose your shot
and focus the lens
Press the shutter release button to make the shot
*Learn about light metering: http://www.moosepeterson.com/techtips/flash.html
A “correct” exposure will be obtained on a sunny day
using ISO 100, an aperture of f/16 and a shutter speed of
1/125 (the closest equivalent) of a second.
f/16 @ 1/125
No light meter??
Don’t worry … use the
Rule of f/16
At an aperture of f/16 on a sunny day, a suitable shutter
speed will be 1 / the film speed. For example if you are
using ISO 200, your shutter speed will be 1/250 (the
closest equivalent).
f/16 @ 1/250

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Basic camera controls

  • 1. Photographers don’t just take photographs - they make them ! Basic Manual Control of a DSLR Camera © Produced by Yon Ankersmit for curious-eye.com 2009 Naixn 2008
  • 2. Cross-section view of DSLR system 1 - 4-element lens + aperture 2 - Reflex mirror 3 - Focal-plane shutter 4 – Sensor / film 5 - Matte focusing screen 6 - Condenser lens 7 - Pentaprism 8 - Eyepiece The basic operation of a DSLR is as follows: for viewing purposes, the mirror reflects the light coming through the lens upwards at an approximately 90 degree angle. It is then reflected by the pentaprism to the photographer's eye. During exposure (when the photograph is taken), the mirror swings upward, and a shutter opens, allowing the lens to project light through the aperture onto the film / sensor. Digital Single Lens Reflex Camera aperture www.en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single-lens_reflex_camera
  • 3. In order to record light successfully you need to know how to control your camera settings manually. Understanding photography exposure allows you to give correct instructions to your camera about: Photography is the Art of Recording Light Light Metering Shutter Speed Film / Sensor Speed Aperture Your camera is just a tool - you are the artist
  • 4. Basic DSLR Camera Operation The constant = The variables = ISO setting Aperture = Shutter Speed = sensitivity of film / sensor to light = adjustable opening in lens = duration of exposure The shutter controls duration of exposure The shutter controls appearance of motion = the art of photography = the science of photography The aperture controls volume of light The aperture controls depth of field / focus = the science of photography = the art of photography
  • 5. Aperture + Shutter Speed = Exposure Aperture + Shutter Speed = Pictorial Outcome the science of photography the art of photography Exposure Scene: strong directional sunlight from behind the photographer Film ISO: 100 Aperture Priority: f/22 Camera mounted on tripod Pictorial Outcomes Medium format negative: detail retained when enlarged 100 ISO: broad tonal range f/22: broad depth of field; precise edge definition No camera shake *distortion of space Camera: Mamiya RB 6x7 + 65mm wide angle lens* Clive Stone, mid 198o’s
  • 6. 50 100 200 400 800 1600 3200 6400 Film / Sensor ISO Slow Fast more light required less light required ISO rating sensitivity to light doubles each stop sensitivity to light halves each stop fine grain (DSLR) less noise more tonal detail precise edge definition coarse grain (DSLR) more noise less tonal detail - high contrast looser edge definition the science: sensitivity of film/sensor to light the art: pictorial outcome
  • 7. 30” 15” 8” 4” 2” 1” 2 4 8 15 30 60 125 250 500 1000 2000 Shutter Speed slow shutter speed fast shutter speed = longer exposure to light = shorter exposure to light duration of exposure halves each stop duration of exposure doubles each stop Motion appears blurred * Motion appears frozen* the science: sensitivity of film/sensor to light the art: pictorial outcome * relative to speed of motion being photographed
  • 8. f1 f1.8 f2 f2.8 f4 f5.6 f8 f11 f16 Aperture aperture size halves each stop aperture size doubles each stop Large aperture small aperture larger volume of light smaller volume of light narrow depth of field wide depth of field f22 the art: pictorial outcome the science: sensitivity of film/sensor to light
  • 9. The f/stop focal length of the lens diameter of the lens = The f/stop number is the ratio between the diameter of the aperture in the lens and the focal length of the lens. The focal length is generally measured in millimeters. On a standard 50mm SLR lens with an aperture diameter of 25mm, the f/stop number is 2 = f/2. 25mm 50mm Images not to scale = f/2
  • 10. 12.5mm = f/4 50mm 6.25mm = f/8 On the same 50mm lens with an aperture diameter of 12.5mm, the f/stop number is 4 = f/4 and with an aperture diameter of 6.25mm, the f/stop number is 8 = f/8 Images not to scale http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/F-number
  • 11. One way to think of apertures and shutter speeds is to use the analogy of a tap for the aperture and a timer for the shutter speed. When you open a tap all the way, water pours out and a container is filled in a very short time. When you open a tap just a little, water trickles out and so it takes a much longer time to fill the same container. No matter which combination of volume (flow of water) and duration (length of time the tap is on) you choose, the bucket will be filled the same amount. Exposure Combinations “Correct” exposure can be selected by using various combinations of film / sensor speed, shutter speed, and aperture setting.
  • 12. f/2 @ f/2.8 @ f/4 @ f/5.6 @ f/8 @ f/11 @ f/16 @ f/ 22 @ 1/1000 1/250 1/500 1/30 1/125 1/8 1/15 Aperturesizeincreases Shutterspeedlengthens ExposureCombinations= samevolumeoflight Depth of field is shallow and there is little possibility of subject or camera blur. 1/60 Depth of field increases slightly and the possibility of subject or camera blur increases. Depth of field increases even more as does the possibility of subject or camera blur. Pictorial Outcomes Likewise, the film or sensor in a camera can be exposed the same amount by various aperture and shutter speed combinations. For example, the exposure combinations below allow the same volume of light to enter the camera. However, the pictorial outcomes are quite different.
  • 13. Aperture Priority - manually select the aperture first, then use light meter to select the shutter speed Aperture Priority Mode - manually select the aperture, and the camera automatically selects shutter speed Shutter Speed Priority - manually select the shutter speed first, then the light meter to select the aperture Shutter Speed Priority Mode - manually select the aperture, and the camera automatically selects shutter speed Using the Aperture and Shutter Together The photographer prioritises the zone of sharp focusing, that is, the depth of field. The photographer prioritises the appearance of motion, whether it is blurred or frozen
  • 14. The TTL meter is a reflective meter as it measures the light bouncing off the subject and into the camera lens. DSLR cameras provide limited area metering including centre- weighted and spot metering options. Through the Lens (TTL) Light Meter This drawing shows how the exposure meter system of a DSX1000 works, the red lines describing the electric circuit. There is one light sensitive sensor for spot metering in the mirror, and two sensors (only one shown) for the area metering behind the prism. The light meter is calibrated to “read for” average light reflectance (18%). This equates to in black and white photography, hence the need to overexpose in bright lighting conditions and underexpose in dark lighting conditions.
  • 15. Using the Light Meter in Manual Mode Aperture PrioritySelect either Shutter Speed Priority Set ISO rating Set the aperture Use the light meter* to assist you in selecting the “correct” corresponding shutter speed coordinate Set shutter speed Use the light meter* to assist you in selecting the “correct” corresponding aperture (f/stop) Compose your shot and focus the lens Press the shutter release button to make the shot *Learn about light metering: http://www.moosepeterson.com/techtips/flash.html
  • 16. A “correct” exposure will be obtained on a sunny day using ISO 100, an aperture of f/16 and a shutter speed of 1/125 (the closest equivalent) of a second. f/16 @ 1/125 No light meter?? Don’t worry … use the Rule of f/16 At an aperture of f/16 on a sunny day, a suitable shutter speed will be 1 / the film speed. For example if you are using ISO 200, your shutter speed will be 1/250 (the closest equivalent). f/16 @ 1/250