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How to Use Your Shutter, ISO and Aperture

Learn the Basics of Shooting in "Manual" Mode on your DSLR

In this first installment of Photography Basics, we will be exploring and explaining the basics of shooting with a DSLR in various shooting modes. This first webisode is intended to familiarize the user with the basic understanding and functions of ISO, Aperture and Shutter in order to produce more professional looking images.

Furthermore, we will demonstrate how each of these functions plays a key roll in producing properly, exposed and focused images. ISO, Aperture and Shutter are key to understanding photography and is mandatory knowledge that ALL photographers must possess in order to begin their photography endeavors.

Tip

Remember the camera is just a tool that captures the creativity of the photographer.

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