I have been taking many pictures of just random objects around the house, but I don't know what setting is best. Sometimes that flash doesn't look good on the picture because it makes the colors lighter, but there aren't any good settings for just taking pictures of objects. I have a Canon Rebel T3i. Can anyone help?
Depends on light everytime. Look up in your camera manual how to use your different settings or research online. There aren't any "preset" settings to use. Each time will vary thats why you need to learn the basics of aperture, iso, and shutter speed so you know how to adjust according to how much light present. Sorry if thats confusing :/
Without more info to go on, my best answer would be to try and find a little picture of "random objects" on that little dial on top of your camera; it should be by the mountain and the man jumping. Go with that. And if you don't like how it turns out with the flash, just cover the flash up with your hand and try again (works for me, and it's much easier than trying to learn the settings and other tough stuff). Good luck!
@leahkay27 Leah, if I'm using my flash indoors, and I'm not sure of the settings, I usually start with ISO 200, 1/60th, f/5.6 and then adjust from there. I assume you're using the in-camera flash on the Rebel. Those settings are a decent starting point. If you post an example or two, though, it would help us know what's going on.
"Av" mode is generally the most commonly used of the "manual modes" but like has been said it's not always Ideal and you should try to learn the purpose of each mode. Av is certainly what I use most. It allows you to vary Aperture. Smaller the number, more light gets in, but you get a smaller depth of field in focus. (e.g. a portrait with a blurred background.) A larger number aperture gives a larger depth of field, (e.g. a landscape photo where most people want the whole image in focus).
Keep ISO on AUTO generally. The important thing is to practice, note the settings you use in photos you like, and vary one thing at a time so you get an appreciation for what it does and where it can be used.
I like to use program mode on my t3i. I rarely use the flash indoors, by adding ambient light. I am a rookie indoors, but I have found my comfort zone to learn manual focus, ISO, and aperture. I still have trouble in manual, somewhat, except when I do long exposures. Don't forget the exif information on all of our photos (on the right up from the picmonkey link). If you see an indoor shot you like, click the exif and it will tell you their settings for that photo. Practice, practice, practice. This just used the soft flourescent can lights in my kitchen:
I have a Canon Rebel T3 and I almost always have it in Manual mode...if I am out and about and don't want to worry about adjusting all my settings, I will switch it to Av mode. And if I absolutely need to use the flash (we have like zero light in this house so sometimes, it is necessary even though I hate it), I stick a small white piece of paper in front of it to bounce the flash off the ceiling or wall which helps make it not soo harsh. I think learning your way around Manual mode would be very beneficial for you :)
I've got a 600D and I'm with @tbats22 - while there are general rules of thumb, sometimes some of my favourite shots have been taken by breaking these rules - like over-exposing shots, but I rarely use my flash, and nearly all my shots are taken at home on an evening - which at the mo, are all dark!
House lights are normally enough with the right settings, but sometimes with macro stuff, If i need a bit extra light to get rid of shadows, I'll use a little cheap desk lamp, or my phone torch!
I also have a Rebel T3i, I only shoot in manual.
As other said it is very well worth learning the basics of the exposure triangle (ISO, shutter speed and aperture)
The inbuilt flash is very harsh, even bounced so I do not use it at all.
The T3i can take ISO 800 without much grain at all, you can then adjust to your meter (I always adjust a few stops over 0)
Learning manual gives you so much control
Just to show you, this is my T3i maxed out, no flash dark room only laptop light.
Write a Reply
Sign up for a free account or Sign in to post a comment.
Tweets ahoy!
Join the Group
Pin With Me
I dont know how much this link will help. I did a quick five second search and found it
http://photo.tutsplus.com/articles/photography-fundamentals-articles/photography-kick-start-guide-basic-camera-settings/
Hi Leah.
I have a t3i as well.
Talking broadly, i guess the macro mode will serve you well.
With ambience selection: warm or other that suits you more.
If your photos come out blurred, find someplace to support the camera.
The best is to learn your way through the manual mode.
I can explain that as well, if you are interested.
Keep ISO on AUTO generally. The important thing is to practice, note the settings you use in photos you like, and vary one thing at a time so you get an appreciation for what it does and where it can be used.
Practice, practice,practice!!!
AV mode. This should be the mode that you would be using and I use 95% of the time.
Keep the number low and get out there and play around.
@tomo87 @agima @kannafoot
House lights are normally enough with the right settings, but sometimes with macro stuff, If i need a bit extra light to get rid of shadows, I'll use a little cheap desk lamp, or my phone torch!
As other said it is very well worth learning the basics of the exposure triangle (ISO, shutter speed and aperture)
The inbuilt flash is very harsh, even bounced so I do not use it at all.
The T3i can take ISO 800 without much grain at all, you can then adjust to your meter (I always adjust a few stops over 0)
Learning manual gives you so much control
Just to show you, this is my T3i maxed out, no flash dark room only laptop light.