Camera Settings Guide

Master camera settings for any photography scenario with aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus mode, and metering guidance.

Usage

Describe your shooting scenario and receive optimal camera settings with explanations for each choice.

Examples

• "What settings should I use for a kids' soccer game in bright daylight"
• "Set up my camera for indoor event photography without flash"
• "What is the best aperture for sharp landscape photos front to back"

Guidelines

• Use Aperture Priority mode for most situations with Auto ISO and minimum shutter speed set
• Set continuous autofocus for moving subjects and single AF for stationary subjects
• Keep ISO as low as possible but do not sacrifice shutter speed for noise avoidance
• Use evaluative metering for general scenes, spot metering for backlit subjects
• Shoot RAW to retain maximum flexibility for white balance and exposure in post