Digital Camera World

How to use a camera: pro secrets to using Shutter Priority mode Mar 25th 2013, 01:00 In our latest Shoot Like A Pro series post on how to use a camera, we venture beyond Program mode and your Aperture Priority setting to uncover the secrets behind using Shutter Priority mode Shutter Priority mode is simply the opposite of Aperture Priority mode, so instead of choosing the aperture you have control over the shutter speed. This mode is most useful when you are shooting moving subjects, especially when you don't have time to set the aperture manually – when shooting sports, wildlife or action, for example. To freeze fast-moving subjects like birds in flight or motor racing you'll need a fast shutter speed of 1/1000 sec or faster. Remember that you may need to increase the ISO to allow you to use these fast shutter speeds, especially in low light. You can also combine a slower shutter speed with a panning technique – where you follow the movement with your camera to blur the background while keeping the main subject sharp. Try using a shutter speed of around 1/125 sec when panning with fast-moving subjects like motorbikes or cars, while you can try a slower speed such as 1/30 sec for slower moving subjects. You can use Shutter Priority for long shutter speed effects such as blurring moving water, people or traffic. You'll need a shutter speed of 1/4 sec, or slower to blur many of these subjects, so you'll have to mount the camera on a tripod, and ideally use a remote shutter release to ensure the static areas are pin sharp. PAGE 1: What is Shutter Priority mode? PAGE 2: How to use Shutter Priority mode? READ MORE Common mistakes at every shutter speed (and the best settings to use) Best shutter speeds for every situation Understanding shutter speed as a creative tool Rogue Master Lighting Kit Review: is this the best flash modifier you can buy? Mar 24th 2013, 14:00 The Rogue Master Lighting Kit offers photographers enormous potential for bouncing, focusing or even changing the color temperature of light. So is this the best flash modifier for photographers? Find out in our Rogue Master Lighting Kit review. Price: £170 Buy it: www.expoimaging.com Flash modifiers can be a great way to create numerous lighting effects, but they often consume precious space in your bag. The Rogue Master Lighting Kit, however, doesn't take up much more room than a small laptop, and is much lighter. You get three panel sizes, each containing metal wires to bend them into a variety of shapes. Use them to reflect light onto a subject from a bounced flash, or bend the sides round to form a snoot for focusing light. When you need to soften light a diffusion sheet can be attached to the front of a FlashBender, creating a compact softbox. This only restricts light transfer by around 1/2 a stop, but there's little improvement in light softness and shadows are disappointingly harsh. If you prefer a more focused light, the three-in-one honeycomb grid works a treat. Two grid sizes create 45° or 25° spot lighting effects, or combine both for a 16° beam. The kit also has a pack of coloured gels and colour temperature filters for the grid system, and a pack to attach straight to your flashgun. For a collection of really portable flash modifiers, this kit offers great value. SCORE: 3/5 READ MORE Best studio flash kits: 6 models tested and rated Adobe Lightroom 4 review Adobe Photoshop Elements 11 review Best camera flash for portrait photography: 6 top models tested and rated

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