creative controls
Summary of basic camera techniques
~ Select the focal point of the image and choose selective or overall focus.
~ Select the depth of fi eld required using the aperture control.
~ Consider the combined effects of:
- aperture
- focal length
- distance from the subject
~ To maximize depth of fi eld focus one third of the way into the subject.
~ Use a depth of fi eld preview, a depth of fi eld scale or the camera’s LCD display to
calculate focus.
~ Consider the most appropriate choice of shutter speed to freeze or blur the subject.
~ Brace the camera when using slower shutter speeds to avoid camera shake.
~ Pan the camera to maximize sharpness of a moving subject.
~ Use predictive focus when panning a moving subject.
~ Allow for increased levels of noise with exposure times longer than one second.
~ Choose the desired perspective by considered use of focal length and viewpoint.