In this video I discuss what aperture priority is, why it’s my favorite mode to use and how to use it.
As a parent, this is my favorite camera mode to use. It works great for just about every situation or event our kids may be participating in! I strongly recommend you learn it and give it a try!
Topics & Timeline
00:31 - What is Aperture Priority Mode? 00:49 - Why do I prefer shooting in Aperture Priority Mode? 01:15 - How to use Aperture Priority Mode 01:22 - Setting your camera to Aperture Priority Mode 02:15 - Adjusting your cameras Aperture 05:22 - Monitoring your Shutter Speed 07:42 - Adjusting ISO 10:18 - Final Thoughts
If you don’t know how shutter speed, aperture and ISO settings affect a photograph, be sure to read these articles:
The Basic Fundamentals of Photography http://www.photographyforparents.com/photography-fundamentals/ What is Aperture? http://www.photographyforparents.com/what-is-aperture/ What is Shutter Speed? http://www.photographyforparents.com/what-is-shutter-speed/ What is ISO? http://www.photographyforparents.com/what-is-iso/ Camera Settings Cheat Sheet http://www.photographyforparents.com/camera-settings-cheat-sheet/
For more information on Camera Modes: http://www.photographyforparents.com/understanding-camera-modes/
References
In this video I display the Manual for the Nikon D3300 which I looked up by googling “Nikon D3300 manual”.
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