In order to get a good exposure with your Canon DSLR camera, you need to ensure accurate metering. Most of the time, your camera gets it right, but you can switch metering modes to help it out. Richard Harrington describes what Shutter Priority mode is and how to use it to control your Canon DSLR camera’s exposure.
- If you'd like the benefits of program mode,…but want more control over shutter speed,…then try the shutter priority mode.…Now, on your Canon it's labeled TV,…as in time value.…And this is useful when shooting sports…or fast moving subjects like birds in flight.…It allows you control and freeze the action.…Or you can go the other direction,…and actually slow the shutter speed down…to smooth things out like flowing water.…To shoot in shutter priority mode,…just turn the top dial here so it is in TV.…
You may have to press the button…in order to make that turn.…And that will adjust.…Now, we can use the main dial here…to adjust the overall speed.…You'll notice that the aperture number changes.…For example, as we go with a faster shutter speed,…eventually the aperture can't open up anymore…and the number starts to blink.…If I slow the shutter down,…notice it affects it as well.…Now this is all driven by factors…such as the sensitivity and the amount of available light.…
Let's go ahead out of auto ISO for a moment,…and go with a value of 400 ISO.…
Author
Richard Harrington
Released
2/26/2019- Reducing camera shake
- Shooting in scene modes
- Shooting in live view
- Changing ISO and exposure in programmed auto mode
- Using Autofocus
- Focusing manually
- Shooting in burst mode
- Switching between metering modes
- Shooting HDR images with exposure bracketing
- Setting custom white balance
- Shooting panoramas
- Recording video
- Controlling your camera with a smartphone
- Sharing images with the Canon Camera Connect app
Skill Level Intermediate
Duration
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Welcome
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How to use this course1m 11s
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Downloading your user manual1m 15s
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1. Canon Quick Start
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Getting ready to shoot4m 36s
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Powering up your camera3m 5s
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Reducing camera shake3m 40s
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Shooting in scene modes7m 54s
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2. A Closer Look at Your Canon Camera
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Touring the viewfinder4m 18s
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Shooting in Live View4m 10s
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Autofocus basics4m 59s
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3. Shooting in Programmed Auto Mode
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Changing ISO2m 14s
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Using program shift mode2m 57s
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4. Exploring Autofocus
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Focusing manually3m 57s
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5. Understanding Shutter-Release Modes
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Silent shooting2m 10s
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Using the self-timer1m 52s
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Using a remote2m 1s
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6. Understanding Exposure Controls
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Exposure lock2m 31s
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Aperture priority mode3m 26s
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Shutter Priority mode4m 31s
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Manual mode4m 39s
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Long-time exposures (Bulb)4m 50s
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7. Beyond the Basics
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Using picture styles4m 32s
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Using creative filters3m 22s
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Shooting panoramas4m 32s
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Adjusting your LCD3m 5s
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Cleaning your image sensor5m 22s
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8. Working with Video and Your Canon Camera
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Recording movies1m 40s
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Playback of movie files1m 55s
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9. Wireless Functions
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Conclusion
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Next steps49s
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