Comments on: Shutter speed chart

By: Vickie

Vickie — Sun, 12 Feb 2012 19:02:26 +0000

Thanks for you advice I went for the Nikon d500 in the end wanted the d3100 but no where had them Thanks again

By: Tracy

Tracy — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 02:18:32 +0000

Thank you so much for the info!

By: Gail Bjork

Gail Bjork — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 21:06:25 +0000

Tracy, most entry level DSLRs, such as those made by Nikon and Canon, start at about 3 frame per second continuous mode. That should suffice for photographing your daughter jumping her horses. Try to get as fast a lens as you can afford, because that lets you shoot at faster shutter speeds. Raising the ISO will do the same. These entry level cameras are quite advanced. If you get a telephoto lens, make sure you get one with image stabilization. Get a high speed memory card too. Here are some tips on photographing fast-moving subjects.

By: Tracy

Tracy — Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:48:50 +0000

Hello….I am interested in purchasing a dslr to photograph my daughter jumping her horses. Would any dslr that has at least 3fps be capable of this? If not, what is the minimum fps I should be looking for? I’m moving up from a point and shoot and dont want to buy more camera than I’ll ever use. Thank you so much for this great site!

By: Gail Bjork

Gail Bjork — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 00:32:04 +0000

Josephine, in addition to the suggestions in this article, check out this one on the effects of shutter speed. You should switch to Shutter Priority mode to control the shutter speed. Here are some tips for photographing the moon.

By: Josephine

Josephine — Mon, 30 Jan 2012 23:50:39 +0000

Hi I just recently got a Fuji s3400. I am just a beginner and would like to know what settings should I use to photograph water falls and other moving water and also i would like to photograph the moon. I want to use manual mode but don’t know what settings to use. thanks for your help

By: Beeee

Beeee — Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:25:54 +0000

Thanks for detailed advice. I will consider these suggestions.

By: Gail Bjork

Gail Bjork — Wed, 25 Jan 2012 13:47:12 +0000

vickie, the Nikon 1 cameras have DSLR focus speed and accuracy. They are primarily geared to novice digital camera users so they don’t have some of the settings and control of even entry-level DSLRs. A potential “problem” with the Nikon J1 when photographing fast-moving subjects like racing cars is that it doesn’t have a viewfinder to help steady the camera as you pan. The Nikon 1 V1 may be a better option. However, it is very expensive at this time. I’ve seriously considered selling my DSLR and buying the Nikon V1 but decided I don’t want to give up the overall performance and handling of my DSLR (which also has a dedicated hot shoe for external flash). For sure, it is heavier and bulkier to lug around but is very comfortable when actually using it. The best thing to do is go to a camera shop to give both systems a try. Entry level DSLRs by Canon and Nikon are very good. They also have larger sensors so images will have a lot less noise when shooting at high ISO numbers. Shooting at high ISO not only has an advantage in low light but to get faster shutter speeds in good light and when using the long end of the zoom (that may be needed when photographing racing cars).

By: vickie

vickie — Sun, 22 Jan 2012 20:13:36 +0000

hi i’m a self taught photographer love taking pictures mainly of children pets but i also go to car racing and enjoy taking pictures i would love your advice on this problem of deciding on a better camera i currently own a ge bridge camera but it takes a long time to shot im fascinated by the Nikon j1 as for the shots per second but also would like the dslrs i have trolled the internet for 6 months now and have found this site would be most grateful for you advice

By: Gail Bjork

Gail Bjork — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 15:26:49 +0000

Beeee, for the combined features you're looking for, a compact camera is not the best choice. Prior the the introduction of new Nikon 1 mirrorless cameras, few other cameras have the speed and focus accuracy of a DSLR, but the Nikon J1 and Nikon V1 do. The main criticism of the Nikon 1 cameras is that they do not do well in Auto mode, but this should not be a concern when using Shutter Priority Mode.