April 2013
Beginner
264 pages
7h 19m
English
Content preview from Canon EOS 6D: From Snapshots to Great Shots
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Chapter 7 Assignments
Now that we have looked at the possibilities for shooting after dark, it’s time to put it all to the test. These challenges cover the full range of shooting possibilities, both with flash and without. Let’s get started.
Steadying your shots with IS
If you have an IS lens, find a subject and set your camera to Tv mode. Set the Image Stabilizer switch on the lens to On, and take a few photos at 1/30, 1/15, and 1/8 of a second. Then turn the switch to Off and take the same shots with the same settings. Compare your images to see the differences.
Pushing your ISO to the extreme
Find a place to shoot where the ambient light level is low. This could be at night or indoors in a darkened room. Using the mode of your choice, start ...