How to choose the BEST SHUTTER SPEED, APERTURE and ISO | Real life examples

I got through real life examples of choosing my ISO, shutter speed and aperture and talk through my favourite App for helping out.

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OTHER PHOTO GEAR

[briansorrells]

Excellent video as usual Sir. We had some severe storms around my area as well, unfortunately resulting in many fatalities. I surely hope everyone who was affected in your area is okay. I was beating myself up for watching a gorgeous sunrise and not having my camera until I realized that sunrise was the last for many poor folks. Really made me appreciate it all the more.

[RauriBarron]

So well explained Nigel thank you for making this. Love the graphic near the start of the video showing the process from SS to Aperture to ISO. Awesome video, this type of video was how I discovered your channel years ago and still enjoy watching to see how you articulate your thought process so well. 😃

[michaelstewart]

Many thanks for this video, Nigel. The more we learn about the thought process behind settings, the better we will be at making those decisions, so that we can focus on other important considerations - like composition, for example. Cheers!

[johnhjic]

Hello Nigel, The one think that is most important to my is to GET out and practice. As we are now shooting digital once you have your kit just go out and uses it. It does not matter if you image are poor, but the more you learn the more fun you will have and the easier it comes. Keep well, keep safe and have an amazing festive time.

[tjsinva]

I think "messin about" sums it up. Get out and shoot, experiment, and play. Apply these tips, or formulate different approaches to see what works. We no longer have the constraints of film, the limited shots and associated costs. That area by the waterfall looks great for a picnic. Pack a lunch, spend the day, and scope out a dozen different shots in different light at different focal lengths without wandering very far. Get inspired. Have fun! 👍 🥂

[carlmcneill]

When I first started out everyone said to use the lowest ISO. So that's what I did. If there was any wind I'd have trees that would have motion blur. I've learned how to use Photoshop and that has changed how I do my photography. I may use an nd filter to smooth out water and then I'll take it off and raise the shutter speed to freeze the trees if it's windy. I will raise the ISO to get the exposure I need. I can use ISO 100 for the water and then use whatever I need to freeze the trees. When I look at a scene I look at it as pieces of a puzzle that I'm making. I may have to focus, I may have to time blend, I may have to bracket my exposure, or I may have to do all of that. But each shot I take is a piece of the puzzle that I will use to put the picture together in Photoshop. I had a shot this fall where I used my nd filter to smooth the water on this lake. I took it off to freeze the trees. I think I had to use something like ISO 1200 to get a fast enough shutter speed because it was cloudy that morning. But I didn't want ripples in the water.

[curtlewis]

Good day Nigel. I feel this has been one of your best videos yet. Excellent information for beginners and hobbyists as well. The exposure triangle is critical to a good image, and learning how you go about thinking your way through the settings and using resources like PhotoPills was awesome. Loved seeing your dad out with you as well.

[matthewwackett]

Great video once again Nigel - clearly and well articulated so thank you! Also worth noting that for all the YouTube content I watch, I think the quality of your content is second to none! Slick and very professional!

[valrion.photography]

Very instructive way to learn about how to play with the exposure triangle on the field. Thank you Nigel!

[mistermarshall]

The shot with the tree was so nice! Also, the technical tips were very welcomed to me. Relatively new photographer and just bought a decent lens and polarising filter. Got the a6400 and the 18-100 g master. Can't wait to head north into the mountains and wilderness.

[albertwaltersberger]

Very helpful advices as always.Honestly I prefer the unpolarized shot to the polarized. In my opinion it looks more natural.

[millymucci]

so useful! quite a relief actually to have these basic fundamentals and the thought process explained so clearly by a leading light in this field, much appreciated.

[mariebird]

Great video, clearly setting out the reasons for why you choose each separate setting for ISO shutter speed and aperture, to make the perfect shot, which is different for different scenes.
Thank you, Nigel, for a clear, easy to understand video.

[ajtafft]

Thanks Nigel, very useful. In fact one of your most instructive. Best wishes.

[gerryroncolato]

Good primer Nigel. Will be very useful for friends of mine just getting into photography!! Was also neat to see your dad out with you. Those kinds of events and sharing grow increasingly special as our parents age. Well done!

[therightfoot]

What a fab video. I can recall from many, many, I mean many years ago, someone trying to explain the Exposure Triangle to us which led to so many confused students firing questions towards the teacher that he struggled to answer, the poor chap. But in less than 5 + seconds, the bold Nigel throws it out there with that kind of simplicity we students needed way back. The E.T of photography has since been mastered of course, but can you imagine how easier it would have been if we had Nigel telling us that way back in the early 80's? :) I enjoyed this video Nigel, great images but my take on this one is your explanation of the E.T of photography and how beneficial your simple explanation will be to young photographers.

[davidbailey]

Yet another superb video. Thanks Nigel. That polariser effect was astonishing.

[cliffterpher]

Thanks Nigel. Love these technical videos as well as the more artistic ones. Terrible to see how much damage has been wraught by that last storm.

[adrian_div_photography]

Great video as usual Nigel. I really enjoy tuning into your channel. Even though i've been shooting for quite a number of years, I am always learning something new from you. Keep up the great work.

[michaelingledew]

One of your best Nigel, really liked this and the PhotoPills addition was really beneficial. Thanks Mike