MASTER CAMERA SETTINGS: Aperture, Shutter Speed & ISO

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Over 50 sample images with settings--but more importantly--the process behind HOW to pick camera settings that give you SHARP, CREATIVE, CLEAN, and PROPERLY EXPOSED pictures EVERY TIME! I discuss when to use Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, and Manual Mode.
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[@crazzzyworld]

just ordered mine... love ur work chief !!

[@gregoryhurst5982]

I wonder if people will get the point of this video, that camera settings are only the most basic starting point, because you have to have this conversation, actually in a lot more detail with a beginner for them to really understand it. Nobody wants to listen to a conversation for 40 minutes about camera settings, but iso 100, 1/500, f4.0 doesn't mean anything. Probably will see another article on petapixel about you making camera settings way more complicated than they need to be.

[@sherylobrien4380]

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[@MetroRatRace]

This is so refreshing! Sometimes I just want to have fun and not be so overloaded with information so I use auto. Not many want to admit that it's okay to use auto settings. I try to understand the basics and not overthink too much especially while I'm on vacation.

[@danlabow8218]

Tony & Chelsea Northrup I love the SDP book. Will the Lightroom book cover the newer versions?

[@andrewsartain2673]

As a disabled man recently, from a stroke I now have limited movement in my hands. Plus I am wheelchair bound. Having said that I try hard to take the shots of the things I enjoy. This video has helped me to do what I do how I want to do it, while the able bodied scoff, as well as ignore .thank you

[@ShaunakHub]

Finding creativity within is the biggest healer in the world

[@carolinacobras]

It is very rare that I feel like I must comment on a video, but I have to say that this video was VERY helpful to me. I completely understand that one person's camera settings is irrelevant to another person's settings in various environments but being a newer photographer, It was important for me to hear that it is ok to use Auto-ISO as well as other camera settings (aperture priority vs manual mode only). It was important for me to hear hat it is ok to use "full auto" occasionally when there is too much to think about and you don't have time to go through all the manual settings before taking the shot. Before watching this video, I was lead to believe that most, if not all enthusiast-pro photographers used only manual settings because they had the experience to quickly adjust the settings in any situation to get the photo. I have been working really hard to get to that point but it has been a frustrating journey to say the least. It's just good to hear that it is ok (not necessarily ideal, but ok) to use auto when the situation calls for it. Thanks for sharing!

[@MrFucdatbit2]

Wow. That's exactly my feeling. I bought a T6I and a few lenses and it's overwhelming at times. Also bought the Mavic Air for arial photography. Thank God I found this channel which has helped me a lot. They are very down to earth, Chelsea and Tony!

[@SamA-kl6pi]

I’m not looking to Become photographer but I love taking pictures and wanted the quality of my pics to be better overall. I started watching a lot of KZbin vids and once I got to this channel my learning skyrocketed. I want official training but his book is amazing beyond belief for a newb. Tony and Chelsea are both awesome people.

[@hcp0scratch]

Well stated and i agree completely!

[@cionol]

it is not ok

[@FrostByte_AC]

What sucks is when you’re a beginner and you get an awesome shot and you don’t know how you got it.

[@SMOKEYoriginalHD]

😂😂

[@skymedic48]

Put a note a pad in your bag....after every shot, pause, write down your settings. Then go home and review photos with your notes. Helped me understand settings alot more. Always have a note pad in my bag now.

[@danieljohnston5306]

Pretty sure pro’s do that fairly often too...they just don’t tell you that 15 burst shots got them lucky on a few shots....lol

[@eugeniab2990]

@FrostByte had that happen ALL THE TIME! look at all your photos on a computer - dont delete even the really bad ones in-camera, this will allow you to examine the EXIF. And hopefully you remember the light etc conditions at the shoot, and could make some mental notes. I prefer taking actual notes even :)

[@raynerfpv2471]

The Raw file on your PC should show all the meta data :)

[@YounanPhoto]

This is why you're my favourite photography channel. You're full of insight and also you take on negative crticcism and you address it. Not hide behind it. Good job Tony as always. Double thumbs up.

[@susieczellar9941]

So much more pleasant, kind & thought-provoking, gentle explanation than your previous video, "Stop asking what sre your camera settings!"

[@LizEslok]

I appreciate the way you explain the variables and settings/learning how to understand photography and what you do when you begin to run into specific obstacles. You have definitely helped me merge and understand all of the information that I've learned about photography so far. Thank you.

[@flightscapeaviationphoto]

Really great discussion about the “settings” issue. Great points about modes to use, what to use “auto” mode with (like Auto ISO) with respect to TYPES is shooting - portraits, wildlife, sports. The key takeaway - pick a start point and take many test shots to understand the dynamics of the settings in a given situation and how the camera/lens combination you’re using behaves in those situations. You have to start somewhere. Thanks Tony.

[@chriswilliams9869]

Thank you SO MUCH Tony!! I think this is the most comprehensive photography learning video out there. I've bookmarked this one so I can watch as many times as I need. I've seen so many videos about exiting auto mode that it's been a combination of overload (as you note) and confusion (as I MUST add) due to so many differing styles and personal views when considering a certain desired outcome.

[@ClioV124WD]

My favorite alround settings: AV mode with shutterspeed treshhold and auto ISO with a range. This way your camera makes decisions within your own "comfort zone" specs wise. I set the aperture (to the lowest number), which i often find the most important setting, have the shutterspeed treshhold on 1/125th of a sec and auto ISO set between 100-3200. When my shutterspeed should fall under 1/125th it starts to compensate with ISO (else it's 100). When top treshhold of ISO is reached, it slows down your shutter more. With these settings you have an almost full range of light to dark which you can shoot with 1 set of settings, or only adjust your aperture. Works like a charm in almost any situation.

[@kevinstrachan741]

I really loved your humility in this and other videos. You obviously have great experience and a depth of understanding. But I love how you really understand that this is a lot of info for most people. And yet you don't let that inhibit your generosity - you share so much insight and information. Thirdly, I also like what a great team you and your wife are. Thank you for these great videos!

[@michaelreed6630]

This is an informative, non-judgemental, and clear video. Thanks for making a follow up video to the previous, expanding on this topic. I appreciate the many examples and walkthrough of each photo, stressing the fact there isn't 'one rule' for each scenario. The beginning was especially helpful, I have experienced information overload when I was shooting my sister's engagement photos!

[@eliezerramos7278]

Thank you! This really helped me in so many areas. I thoroughly enjoy your teachings

[@ThatSpadeGirl]

Oh, I absolutely subscribed. :) I've found your videos have been the best ones for me so far. Thank you for the information overload and for the text and visuals. You're super thorough and I, for one, can appreciate that!

[@theodore1228]

This is Tony streaming his stream of consciousness for photography. It was a cool experience for him to run on about his internal process because that’s how I think when I’m shooting. It was nice to have the confirmation that I’m thinking properly. It would be cool to have a video like this about the creative process. Creativity or overcoming those “bored moments” is another time when I start to think differently knowing what I know about photography.

[@bradjossi6822]

Perfect! Was just trying to learn manual mode for specific shots, like sports settings and portrait settings, and was clicking all over KZbin before I saw you uploaded this. So happy right now!

[@PeterCphotos]

YES that info was very helpful to understand some of the problems you encounter and when you click the shutter you have a reasonable understanding of what the results could be.

[@alb41ful]

Thanks Tony for this excellent video! Much appreciated! Your book Stunning Digital Photography is a must have!

[@garyrobinson3]

Thanks for sharing this workflow. This is providing me with a confidence builder and helping to reinforce the fact that compromises have to be made. In the past, I've put too much emphasis on getting the lowest possible ISO, which more often than not, has resulted in blurry pictures because of the longer shutter. I'm trying to break out of old habits like this. So, it's great to hear you're perspective. It's amazing when I think about the fact that you guys share all of this information at no cost to us. Of course, there are affiliate links and all, but man... I must say that this is an incredible service to the photography community. Thank you!

[@robertdavis1255]

Thanks Tony....great video for better understanding settings...love your work...

[@joserobertocastellon]

Thank you for everything you share with us. This was really helpful! I can't wait to get home and play with my camera.

[@beeferish]

love your books Tony and your simple directions in your videos

[@runhardhooah]

This stuff is so interesting! I'm finally starting to understand what you're talking about. Very cool! Just figured out how to toggle between aperture and shutter speed in manual as well. Thanks for the tutorial!

[@shakejones]

Thank you for sharing...very helpful and explained and delivered brilliantly!

[@kendallarroz]

Five slow claps for this video Tony. Great explanations on general settings depending on the setting and it's surroundings. I recently just took great photos of the eclipse. I would have never been able to do that without looking at someone's setting. No I didn't copy them completely but it allowed me to set up quickly and adjust from there. People do not ask to copy settings but to get an idea of what it took to take the photo.

[@dochayes340]

I must say your real master at what you do Tony. I really enjoy the way you broke everything down and I understand now why you say you cannot copy anyone else's settings your explanation is very detailed and I'm impressed also with the way you know your subjects shows me having knowledge of such things better prepares you to approach the situation. Thank you very much as always I got a lot out of it

[@jamesmacdougall3546]

Really helpful Tony. Thank you. Love your videos.

[@codystephenson3607]

This was amazing brom thank you so much for putting the energy and effort in order so clearly explain all of this. Helps alot

[@Bloggerky]

Sorry about the trolls! A genuinely useful video -- I especially appreciated the explanation about moving down the shutter speed with birds. Keep up your excellent work in spite of the comments.

[@MattieBeekeeper]

Just like to say, the point 3mins 38sec in really, really helped me. I've been watching various videos and seen the settings of various shots, such as portraits, where there was a surprisingly high shutter speed with a surprisingly high ISO. I've been in turmoil trying to work out what benefit there was to not turning down the ISO and having a still fast, but more appropriate shutter speed! Many thanks

[@AndykSuper2]

Thank you Tony ...this has really helped me as I tend to stay away from portraits as I always struggle with sharpness and depth of field. Again, thank you.

[@paulinefollett3099]

I found this video very helpful. Thanks for sharing your knowledge Tony.

[@deniseellenburg649]

Gosh...so glad I found your videos. I've been a low rate hobby photog for many years but recently decided to develop my skills and actually learn the nuts and bolts of the camera and the craft. I've started this journey many times but became immediately confused and discouraged and gave up. Doesn't say much for me, huh? lol I recently broke down and upgraded equipment as a gift to myself and want to actually "know" what I seem to have a pretty good feel for naturally. All that babble to get to my point. After watching a few of your videos, for the first time in my life, it's starting to make sense...thank you Jesus! lol. You have the teaching gift and I thanks bunches for sharing your experience and knowledge with me. Heaven knows I needed it! Blessings¡

[@robertog3148]

Helpful. Gives me an general idea of what to start for various types of shots.

[@vhc7764]

Absolutely awesome! Thanks for sharing & your valuable time!!

[@bigbadbri08]

Thank You Tony this was an incredibly informative video...

[@FoodTechLife]

Thanks for giving us examples of how settings can differ and the need to develop the feel through practice.

[@tedbahas]

Really liked this video. Better than the specific settings.. you are teaching the thought process behind how you use your settings. Bravo!

[@robertjacob5dmk3]

brilliant work tony and your explanation makes it easy for me to understand the jargon most photographers go on about.

[@supergeodotca]

Thank you tony for the great tips. Cheers to you, Chelsey and your family from Canada.

[@rascalhusky8129]

Interesting and very very educational. A great learning experience. Your pictures are just great . The photos of the birds are fantastic . Thanks

[@robinpeter145]

Tony you are incredible in explaining, I am trying to grasp all that info....WOW

[@Loong97]

Great video as usual, ton of information which I needed to resharp my skill! Thanks!

[@souleles1]

Great video Tony as always. Totally agree.

[@fraglo]

Thanks...as always I enjoyed your video and technical input.

[@martinpietersen1383]

Brilliant Tony.Thank you for the info.I love your tutorials.

[@bobhinderholtz3206]

I have always enjoyed your videos, but I found this to be the most helpful of all of them as well as anyone else's. Thank you

[@pracquet]

Great advise, information, and some superb photographic examples to prove it works :)

[@gauthamsunkara4116]

Very detailed and informative video Tony. Helped me figure out my Aperture settings on the a6500. Awesome video. Thanks for sharing.👍

[@LessonsWithTroy]

Great video! Thanks so much. I’m really learning a lot from your channel.

[@tobebrown8247]

Thank you your video makes so So much sense I am a beginner photographer. I’ve been following Your channel very helpful

[@planeearther7966]

You explain things so well. Thank you.

[@SohamDas1995]

Beautifully shared & explained . I shoot exactly in this way & found the settings or methods that suits me properly

[@steelcityaly]

Thanks so much you have a great teaching ability! I love how you speak clearly and slowly, and keep reassuring the student. Being me, I need that. I'm learning so much so fast, and been lucky enough to have friends who bear with me being slow and new and I get some pretty nice portraits but its just such a difference compared to shooting landscapes and still life. Subscribing!

[@LeonardoVarasGuerrero]

Lot of info, but when you have some experience, it is easy to follow it. Always good videos, motivating!

[@kingseye]

Great video. Thanks. Lots of info, but so well explained that I do not feel lost.

[@tinasheshadaya]

A big change of heart. Thanks Tony

[@yannisgutmann7923]

Great video Tony, fantastic pictures ! Thank you very much for your effort.

[@edwinscox]

Once I started using "auto ISO," I felt much more freedom! Thanks, Tony for that suggestion a few videos back.

[@LeeGarrard]

As always a fantastic video

[@billbliss2500]

I'm enjoying these videos! Thanks

[@BPSchauhan]

You are very Kind Professional Photographer !!!

[@ssechskies]

this is a much better way to deliver your message. thank you for that

[@JoeyDrones]

Thanks Tony for sharing this informative video 🙌🏼

[@arocketgal]

Awesome recommendations Tony. You never fail to impress.

[@robertfordjr.3507]

Great stuff! Thanks for all you do and share with us.

[@JonathonNunn]

Great information. Thanks Tony.

[@coquiangel]

I truly enjoyed this video. Thank you!

[@DannerPlace]

The video work on this episode is spectacular.

[@hcp0scratch]

VERY helpful! Thanks Tony.

[@andylaurel]

Thanks for actually speaking in "stops". Some other KZbin channels say "let's stop it down to f/6.3" and for some reason the fact that they arbitrarily choose that as opposed to f/5.6 or f/8 bothers me to no end.

[@jonwagstaff1879]

Love your videos, great help, thanks

[@chriseagland]

Great video. Very natural. Thank you.

[@NadineMMedia]

Love the video! Thanks, Tony! Would love to see a similar videoon how your master settings would change when shooting video.

[@GeezerDust]

Sharing your real world experience is most helpful. Thanks. (bought the book too.)

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Thanks, Michael!

[@kevinjones6020]

Very informative. Thanks Tony!

[@ardentdfender4116]

I really really enjoyed this video. More so because I just bought a real camera and finally getting into hands on photography. Bookmarked this video for reference too. Been a subscriber for at least a year and only owned my iPhone for photos. In that time I slowly learned more about photography and cameras from your videos, though a lot of it goes over my head, yet slowly learned each video. However, videos like this are a massive step up in fundamental learning and understanding for camera work which I truly appreciate more. Taking the time in the video to “show” what you mean with the various inserted photos and camera settings helps a lot for someone like me to understand things basic and fundamental to photography. Really enjoyed it.

[@StephenZank]

I’m going to watch this over and over again.

[@globetrotternews]

Good video. Focused packed with relevant information without loose commentary

[@themonk51]

Thank you. I appreciate what you do.

[@kyleclark3325]

What a great video! Just started doing astrophotography Monday night was the first time I captured stars. Thanks for sharing your knowledge with us.

[@ytbobo31]

One of your best videos.

[@bernardyeo9077]

Excellent stuff! Luv it! Thanks Tony.

[@WesleyFranks]

This was super informative man, thank you!

[@jimdooley2093]

VERY, very helpful. Yes, a lot of information but perfect for those of us that have been in this for some years and are looking at how to move forward. Thank you.

[@AndyChristianLoyola]

very well said sir aperture mode in my case is my goto setup and 4.x - 8.x f-stop

[@clouserminnow]

Very helpful - thanks for sharing!!

[@evilsdexter5261]

Seriously now, really good info Tony, thanks for sharing this!

[@99rascal99]

Really good helpful information, just be mindful of the conditions around you, and the capabilities of your equipment! Pairing them up is dependent on your knowledge and the EXPERIENCE you gain from going out and making some mistakes, and finding a few gems! I found Tony's video on Photoscape X to also be very enlightening, it gives me the way to enhance my mediocre shots! Keep up the good work Tony, like your realistic approach to educating us who need so much help.

[@Siftedheart]

Oh my goodness!!! It is a lot but it's really good stuff!!! THANK YOU !!🙌🏽

[@alannorthdevonuk763]

Brilliant, really helpful. Thank you.

[@tw9535]

Thumbs Up! I think in this video and the last one you've done a really good job explaining to beginners that trying to memorize (or copy) specific settings is not a good plan... because it isn't going to work. That really is an important message. Heck, for now I won't even bother to disagree with your ideas about full manual mode or suggest that instead of spending time chimping histograms or memorizing compensation values in a semi-auto or auto mode someone could just spend that exact same amount of time/energy in full manual mode (no auto iso) and reap the benefits of not having the camera taking the liberty of jerking around with your well-reasoned (manual) exposures.

[@simomonster]

Another great video . Thank you

[@joannahamaoui1529]

Grate information! Thanks.

[@LucPaulin]

That was great informations. Even though that our materials may be different than your, it can be a good starting point for beginners like me who are wondering what setting I should be using in certain situation. Thanx!

[@sokuna2404]

I really enjoyed this video, it is like talking shop with other photographers when we are just standing around. It also felt very validating to hear someone describe the process nearly the same as I would. Interestingly enough it is similar to explaining performance driving and the traction budget to people, except in photography we are rationing light instead of available tire grip.

[@TonyAndChelsea]

Yes, I always think of it as a traction budget, too, but I know (from watching people drive :D) that most people wouldn't understand the comparison.

[@smalltalk.productions9977]

helpful. informative. thanks for the effort and the sharing. thumbs up.

[@P_Anthony876]

Thanks Tony! Great information.

[@Kelkschiz]

Very useful info, thanks!

[@johntomik4632]

Your videos are great. I don't know any photographers near me to learn from. Thanks for all the help yo. We all need a mentor.