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In this episode of the Wild Photographer podcast, Court Whelan discusses the five most important camera settings that every photographer should master to enhance their photography skills. He explains the significance of the drive motor, exposure compensation, autofocus zones, autofocus types, and white balance. Additionally, he addresses a listener question about the differences between RAW and JPEG formats, emphasizing the advantages of shooting in RAW for better editing flexibility. The episode is packed with practical tips and insights for photographers of all levels.
Takeaways:
- Camera settings can seem complicated but are essential to master.
- The five key settings are drive motor, exposure compensation, autofocus zone, autofocus type, and white balance.
- Setting your drive motor correctly is crucial for capturing action shots.
- Exposure compensation allows for quick adjustments to lighting in your photos.
- Autofocus zones should be set to the center for better focus control.
- Continuous autofocus is beneficial for fast-moving subjects.
- Shooting in RAW provides more editing flexibility than JPEG.
- Memory storage for RAW files is relatively inexpensive now.
- Experimenting with white balance can dramatically change photo colors.
- Listener questions are encouraged for future episodes.
Connect with Court:
Instagram: @court_whelan & @the.wild.photographer
FB: https://www.facebook.com/wildphotographer.podcast/
Website: https://www.courtwhelan.com/
Email: wildphotographerpodcast@gmail.com
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@courtwhelan
This episode is kindly sponsored by: LensRentals.com. Use WildPhotographer15 promo code for 15% discount.
- Check out Court’s photography and conservation work: CourtWhelan.com
- Follow Court Whelan (@courtwhelan) on YouTube for more photography tips
- Sign up for Court's conservation, travel and photography blog at www.courtwhelan.com
- View Court's recommended camera gear
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