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Photography

edhopper

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9. That is a fairly fast shutter speed

Reply to 3Hotdogs (Reply #8)

Thu Jan 9, 2025, 01:55 PM

Jan 9

(I understand the camera is capable of 1/1600 or 1/2000)
if he is setting the shutter speed and letting the camera set the film speed (ISO) he might try to slow down the shutter. He might still be able to catch the action at 1/200 or 1/300, and the slower film speed could make it less grainy.
He also should have the aperture as wide as he can get it. 3.5 or 4. This lets more light in and helps get a slower film speed.

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Grandson, 15 years old. Is beginning his interest in photography. [View all] 3Hotdogs Jan 9 OP

I did photography as a teenager in the 1960s -- I hear things have changed ... fierywoman Jan 9 #1

Thanks for the info. "Modern" cameras don't use film. 3Hotdogs Jan 9 #3

I know. But is there a digital equivalent to manipulate? fierywoman Jan 9 #6

There are high speed memory cards. In fact, almost all are "high speed" now. 3Hotdogs Jan 9 #7

For low light, try high ISO and/or fast lenses. usonian Jan 9 #2

Good advice, I have a canon 200 mm F2 .8 that I've used for years. Very fast and sharp. Walleye Jan 9 #10

Thanx. I texted him to got outside at dusk and fiddle with the iso settings. 3Hotdogs Jan 9 #4

He is trying to shoot something very difficult. edhopper Jan 9 #5

He is set at 1/500. 3Hotdogs Jan 9 #8

That is a fairly fast shutter speed edhopper Jan 9 #9

Years ago when I used to shoot high school wrestling, they would let me sit right on the edge of the mat. See if he can Walleye Jan 9 #11

He is able to do that. But it doesn't help. 3Hotdogs Jan 9 #12