Is it better to increase ISO or lower shutter speed?

A higher ISO number increases the sensitivity; this means that less light is needed to produce a correct exposure. A lower ISO number decreases the sensitivity and requires more light to produce a correct exposure. Therefore, in well-lit environments, a lower ISO (200 or below) should be used.

Should you decrease the ISO to make your image appear brighter?

Use Low ISO Values in Bright Light Conditions When you have enough light for a good exposure with your chosen aperture and/or shutter speed – you should choose the lowest ISO value. This makes the camera’s sensor the least sensitive to light it can be.

Should ISO be higher or lower in low light?

Choosing a higher ISO setting is best when the light is low or you are not able to make a long exposure. Higher ISO setting means your camera’s sensor is more responsive to light, so it needs less light to reach the sensor to create a well-exposed photograph.

Should I use ISO or exposure compensation?

If you’re using Av or Tv mode with manual ISO, then you will need compensation, because you will get the same wrong metering for the scene as you change the Av or Tv value. For auto-ISO, you must use EC (ISO bias), if you camera has it (not all cameras with auto-ISO do).

Why is high ISO bad?

The lower the ISO, the more buttery, creamy, saturated your color is. But is the high ISO bad? Yes, the higher ISO will give you more of a “grainy” texture rather than smooth color.

What exposure settings should I use?

To be specific, small apertures (like f/11 or f/16) give you a large depth of field. If you want everything from front to back to appear sharp, those are good settings to use. Large apertures (like f/1.4 or f/2.8) capture a much thinner depth of field, with a shallow focus effect.

What are the advantages to consider when choosing a digital SLR camera over a point and shoot camera?

A DSLR always gives better quality of pictures than a point-and-shoot. The difference is evident while shooting in low light; with proper lenses and settings, a DSLR delivers superior results. In addition, all DSLRs let you save images in the RAW format, enabling better control after processing.