When taking photographs in dim lighting conditions it is best to use a camera set to a small f#.?

Posted by admin on November 29th, 2009 and filed under photographs | 2 Comments »

When taking photographs in dim lighting conditions it is best to use a camera set to a small f#. Why is this the case?

The smaller the f-number, the larger the iris in the lens opens up, and the more light it lets in. There are a whole lot of other factors that come into play though (exposure time, ISO setting, whether you’re using a tripod, how much light there is), so you’d better do some homework.

2 Responses

  1. Harihara S Says:

    Can you refer some professional sites for this?

    National Geographic site contains professional tips but applicable to all. I found kodak, and other camera manufacturers do have very nice tips for professional photography.
    References :

  2. dontpanic66 Says:

    The smaller the f-number, the larger the iris in the lens opens up, and the more light it lets in. There are a whole lot of other factors that come into play though (exposure time, ISO setting, whether you’re using a tripod, how much light there is), so you’d better do some homework.
    References :

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