Tatiana Kukanova’s Beginner’s Guide on Common Camera Settings


Just as I’ve said in my previous post, it is important for photographers like me, Tatiana Kukanova, to learn about the different settings of our cameras. Many photographers who are just getting started with photography often ask me what camera settings they should know and use to get the best photograph with their current camera equipment. To have the best possible products, there are some camera settings which I personally use and initially set on my cameras, no matter where I’m shooting.

Here is Tatiana Kukanova’s Guide on Common Camera Settings:

First, here’s a list of some important camera settings, which are more likely to be universal among camera brands:

·         File Format: RAW
·         RAW Compression: Lossless Compressed
·         White Balance: Auto
·         Color Space: sRGB
·         DRO, HDR, Lens Corrections, and High ISO Noise Reduction: Off
·         Long Exposure Noise Reduction: On

These settings are what I personally and regularly set before I start capturing images. Of course, it’s okay if you wish to set your camera differently. After you have set your camera to these settings, it’s time to learn about the settings that really matter when shooting.

Camera Shooting Mode

Although other photographers may argue otherwise, I am strongly convinced that shooting in Manual Mode is not always the best. Nowadays, cameras have become very advanced, so I suggest that you shoot in one of the semi-automated camera modes instead.

Best Autofocus Mode

No matter what you’re shooting, you should always shoot in the best autofocus mode. So here’s my suggestion: use Single Area Focus Mode for still subjects and Continuous/AI Servo Focus Mode for continuously moving subjects.


Best Shutter Speed

The best shutter speed depends on what you are shooting. I will advise you to use a shutter speed that is fast enough so you could shoot without introducing camera shake.

Best ISO Setting

I would advise that you shoot with the lowest ISO possible since this produces the least amount of grain in your pictures.

So, there it is. Tatiana Kukanova’s Beginner’s Guide on Common Camera Settings. I hope you find this helpful. And as always, happy shooting!

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