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SET UP AUTO ISO
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Most cameras allow you to specify the settings used
for Auto ISO, including the maximum ISO sensitivity
and minimum shutter speed. Some cameras also allow
you to set the default or base sensitivity to aim for.(XnٳXzç È«³0ÁÁXzJ³
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The exact settings you need depend on the situation; but
first, turn on Auto ISO in Aperture Priority mode with the
aperture set to f/5.6 or wider. When you shoot, the camera
will increase the ISO to achieve the minimum shutter speed.PRO TIP
áRX!Rn0z³ّFor handheld shooting in low light
and at night, a 50mm or 35mm
f/1.8 lens or similar is ideal because
of its light-gathering capabilities,
thanks to its large maximum aperture. Wider lenses
gather more light due to the wider field of view they
provide, but 50mm is a great all-round focal length.ژד
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Push your camera settings to the extreme to
keep shooting in challenging conditionshooting handheld
is a great way
to remain
inconspicuous
and move quickly
in city locations; the resulting
scenes are often atmospheric
but natural-looking. Street
photographers regularly shoot
this way, but it’s an approach
that all photographers canadopt to capture the images
they’re aiming for.
Shooting without a tripod in
low-light conditions sounds
challenging because it can
require high ISO settings, but
modern cameras can easily
shoot usable images up to ISO
6,400 – so there’s no reason to
be afraid of cranking up the
sensitivity of the sensor.S
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Baker Street station
This image was shot with the
aperture set to f/5.6 to ensure
a large enough depth of field to
capture the entire scene sharply.
This meant that Auto ISO pushed
the ISO up to 6,400 and the
minimum shutter speed couldn’t
be reached, but steady hands
produced a sharp shot at 1/50 sec.PRO ADVICE
Depth-of-field trick
The further away you are from the
focal point of the image, the more
you can get away with shooting at
wider apertures and still achieve
a large enough depth of field.
To see the results for yourself,
experiment with different
apertures with subjects that
are over 20 metres away.