@gigiflower one thing I sometimes do in new environments is put it on auto - look at the settings and then go back to manual - put those settings in and then play around from there
@annied I just put up on that really challenged me - dark environment as well. Yeh my husband suggested that if I can't get it after a few goes then put it on P or Auto and see what the camera suggests. I feel it is a bit like cheating when I do that..........however I do see the merit if I can't get a half decent photo!