Parameter setting for photography

 

1. For Portraits (Shallow Depth of Field)

  • Aperture: f/1.4 – f/2.8 (Wide aperture for blurred background)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/125s (static portrait) or 1/250s (slight movement)
  • ISO: 100-400 (daytime) or 800-1600 (low light)
  • White Balance: Auto or daylight mode
  • Focal Length: 50mm – 85mm (ideal for portraits)

 

2. For Landscapes (Sharp Details)

  • Aperture: f/8 – f/16 (Greater depth of field for sharpness)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/60s or slower (use a tripod for stability)
  • ISO: 100 (to reduce noise)
  • White Balance: Daylight or cloudy mode
  • Focal Length: 16mm – 35mm (wide-angle lenses work best for landscapes)

 

3. For Portraits (Backlit Silhouettes)

  • Aperture: f/2.8 – f/5.6 (Slightly blurred background but sharp subject)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/500s (to capture light edges)
  • ISO: 100-400 (daytime)
  • White Balance: Daylight or shade mode (adjust to lighting)
  • Focal Length: 85mm (background compression)

 

4. For Landscapes (Low-Light Night Scenes)

  • Aperture: f/4 – f/8 (Moderate depth of field)
  • Shutter Speed: 5-30s (long exposure to capture light trails)
  • ISO: 200-800 (minimize noise while using long exposure)
  • White Balance: Auto or tungsten mode
  • Tripod: Essential to prevent shake.

 

5. For Portraits (Action Shots)

  • Aperture: f/2.8 – f/4 (Balanced background blur)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/1000s (freeze motion)
  • ISO: 400-800 (higher ISO for fast shutter)
  • White Balance: Auto or daylight mode
  • Focal Length: 70mm-200mm (long-distance shooting with background compression).

 

 

6. For Landscapes (Sunrise/Sunset)

  • Aperture: f/11 – f/16 (Enhance starburst effect of sunlight)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/30-1/60s (retain details in the scene)
  • ISO: 100-200 (minimize noise)
  • White Balance: Cloudy or sunset mode (enhance warm tones)
  • Filters: Use graduated ND filter to reduce highlights.

 

7. For Portraits (Soft Indoor Lighting)

  • Aperture: f/1.8 – f/2.8 (blur background in low-light settings)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/60s (ideal for static portraiture)
  • ISO: 400-1600 (adjust for low-light settings)
  • White Balance: Fluorescent or custom balance
  • Lighting: Use softbox or natural light as support.

 

8. For Landscapes (Aurora Photography)

  • Aperture: f/2.8 – f/4 (allow more light to enter)
  • Shutter Speed: 10-30s (capture aurora movement)
  • ISO: 800-3200 (balance brightness and noise)
  • White Balance: Auto or cool mode
  • Tripod: Essential for stability.

 

9. For Portraits (Night Portraits)

  • Aperture: f/1.4 – f/2.8 (blur background and capture more light)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/60s (prevent hand shake)
  • ISO: 800-3200 (ensure brightness)
  • White Balance: Tungsten or custom balance
  • Lighting: Use small LED lights or reflectors.

 

10. For Landscapes (Forest Scenes)

  • Aperture: f/5.6 – f/8 (balance depth of field and light control)
  • Shutter Speed: 1/60s (maintain handheld stability)
  • ISO: 200-400 (minimize noise)
  • White Balance: Cloudy mode or auto white balance
  • Filters: Polarizing filters enhance green tones and reduce glare.