ISO Settings

[Dazza]

Just a quick question......

If i have my camera set in "A" Mode (aperture) and don't want to use the flash indoors, can i up the ISO to make the picture a little more brighter?

[robski]

Hi Dazza

Brightness is controlled by exposure.

Exposure is the combination of ISO setting, Shutter speed and Aperture f-stop.

It would suggest if your images are coming out too dark then the camera should indicate that shot will under expose.

Reducing the shutter speed will also increase the exposure (brightness). The Downside of upping ISO setting is the grain effect (noise) will also increase.

I suggest you read this thread

http://worldphotographyforum.com/showthread.php?t=125

and ask any questions on any points you don't fully understand.

It maybe you need to apply some exposure compensation which is another topic.

[Craftysnapper]

Originally Posted by Dazza

Just a quick question......

If i have my camera set in "A" Mode (aperture) and don't want to use the flash indoors, can i up the ISO to make the picture a little more brighter?

Upping the ISO does not make them brighter it allows you to use a faster shutter speed in low light which helps to keep them sharp and free from camera shake.

If your image are under exposed (darker) then it is due to incorrect exposure, try setting the exposure compensation to + .07 in "A" Mode with the exposure compensation button ( this button will be marked with a -/+ sign).

[Dazza]

Awsome, thank's for that - the reason why i ask is that i don't always like to use the flash as it makes faces sometimes look to white.