There are many different settings that are used on cameras. These have to be understood to get different effects within your photos.
Shutter Speed
Shutter speed is the length of time that it takes for your photo to be taken after pressing the shutter button. With a slower shutter speed any movement creates blur which can be used creatively for long exposure photos. With a fast shutter speed movement is frozen in place, perfect for models who have to move a lot such as in sports.
Aperture
Aperture is the size of the lens opening. As this opening gets bigger so does the level of exposure. This helps in low light situations to get a brighter photo.
ISO
ISO is the level of light sensitivity of the camera. As this increases so does the amount of grain in the photo when used incorrectly.
Shooting Method
Cameras have three main shooting methods, single shooting, continuous shooting and timer. Continuous takes multiple photos when the shutter button is held down. Timer takes a photo after a time delay, this delay is from 2 to 10 seconds.
Colour Balance
Colour balance determines how warm or cold the photo is. This setting is changed depending on the type of lighting used and the type of photo that you want.
Focus Method
There are two different focusing methods, auto and manual. Auto is used in situations where is difficult to focus, such as one handed operation of the camera. Manual is the general focusing method because it is allows more customisation.
Picture Style
There are many different picture styles for different scenarios, there is portrait, landscape and monochrome. These can be adjusted within the camera or using post production software such as Canon Digital Photo Professional. There is a wide variety of options that can be used for different settings.
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