Aperture, ISO, Shutter Speed

Aperture:

 

The picture above of the tall grassy hill, was taken at F16, notice how the background is almost completely visible. The picture to the right of Hasselbeck was taken at F2.8, notice how the background is almost impossible to see, if Hasselbeck wasn't in a football uniform you wouldn't know what was behind him.

 

 

1. What part of the body should we closely relate aperture?

      The aperture is closely related with our eyes, specifically the pupil.

2. Finish this sentence - the smaller the Aperture diameter, the higher the Aperture f-stop.

3. In your own words tell me how aperture impacts Depth of Field?

     Aperture directly affects the Depth of Field. The smaller the f-stop,  the smaller the Depth of Field, which in simpler terms means that everything will become one giant blur except the subject. If the f-stop is higher, that means objects in the background will not become as blurry.

Shutter Speed:

 

1. If you were assigned to shoot at Blue and Gold night, which was earlier this month, what shutter speeds do you think you would have to shoot at the following events that night I would like you to answer the question for the following two situations:

At the beginning while the sun is still partially up and the courtyard has reasonable light

a.) the dunking booth - high shutter speed

b.) the food eating contest - slow shutter speed

c.) the rock climbing wall - slow shutter speed

d.) someone working at a booth - slow shutter speed

e.) the DJ/MC working at the middle of the circle - slow shutter speed

f.) the Diamonds performance - high shutter speed

Towards the end when there is no sun and has gotten dark enough that you can't see from one end of the courtyard to the other.

a.) the dunking booth - slow shutter speed

b.) the food eating contest - slow shutter speed

c.) the rock climbing wall - slow shutter speed

d.) someone working at a booth - slow shutter speed

e.) the DJ/MC working at the middle of the circle - slow shutter speed

f.) the Diamonds performance - high shutter speed

2. List the three settings your camera has regarding setting shutter speed (these are found at #5 on the Shutter Speed website). Explain how each works, use your own words.

1. Aperture Priority
2. Shutter Priority
3. Auto

ISO

 

 

ISO 200

ISO 3200

1. What are the advantages of shoot at a higher ISO at a sporting event like basketball or a night football game?

     

    A higher ISO will capture details better than a lower ISO, especially  in a night environment.

2. What suggestions did the author make about using a low ISO?

     The author suggested setting your camera to a low ISO whenever possible, a low ISO is always best when there is plenty of light and not much movement.

3. What suggestions did the author make about using a high ISO?

      The author suggested a high ISO when in low light situations with lots of movement. 

Sim Cam

F2.8 - 1/250 sec (cannot tell)

F4 - 1/125 sec (can see some black squares forming)

F5.6 - 1/60 sec ( can see separate buildings forming)

F8 - 1/60 sec ( can see different colors forming)

F11 - 1/30 sec ( can see edges start appearing)

F16 - 1/15 sec ( can clearly see buildings in the background)

F22 - 1/8 sec ( can see all edges and buildings very clearly)

After doing this assignment, I now understand the effects of Aperture, ISO and Shutter Speed.