Nikon D500: Pocket Guide

06	TYPICAL SHOOTING SCENARIOS

SHOOTING SCENARIO

PORTRAIT

KEY PRINCIPLES

• The key to a portrait like this is shallow depth of field. So shoot in APERTURE PRIORITY mode and start with the lowest aperture your lens offers (such as f/2.8 or f/4).
• Remember to focus on the eyes.
• If the image is too dark or too light, use EXPOSURE COMPENSATION to adjust the brightness level.
• If the image is blurry from a slow shutter speed, raise the ISO to increase your sensor’s sensitivity to light, thus allowing for a faster shutter speed.
• Remember to use a focal length of 50mm or greater so that you don’t distort your subject’s face.

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