Questions

How do I change the aperture on my Nikon D5000?

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How do I change the aperture on my Nikon D5000?

First, make sure that the dial on the top of the camera is set to “M” position. Next, press and hold the +/- button located right below the camera shutter, then rotate the rear command dial to change aperture. Rotating to the left will decrease the aperture, while rotating to the right will increase the aperture.

How do you change the shutter speed on a Nikon D5000?

View the exposure information in the bottom area of the viewfinder or by looking at the rear LCD panel. While the meter is activated, use your thumb to roll the Command dial left and right to see the changed exposure values. Roll the dial to the right for faster shutter speeds and to the left for slower speeds.

What is the best ISO setting for portraits?

between ISO 100 and 400
For portraits, you want the highest image quality possible. So for the ISO set it as low as you can to avoid excess noise in your photos. Go for somewhere between ISO 100 and 400.

Is the Nikon D500 the best DSLR for action photography?

Thanks to its superb build quality, proven ergonomics, insanely fast autofocus system and a huge buffer, the Nikon D500 earned its spot as a top Nikon DSLR for action photography. Still, despite its strengths, it remains as a complex tool with numerous menu options that can be confusing for some photographers.

How do I change the camera mode on the Nikon D500?

Nikon has moved the “MODE” button from the right side of the top of the camera to this area, so you now have to use two hands in order to change the camera mode (keep in mind that unlike other cameras that typically feature a traditional “PASM” dial, the Nikon D500 does not have such dial and requires using this MODE button instead).

Does the Nikon D500 shoot in two autofocus modes?

A real time-saving feature on the D500 is the ability to shoot in two different autofocus modes with the AF-ON button and the joystick. Basically, you can set up the AF-ON to focus with whatever you set up as your default focus mode.

What is the WB button on a Nikon D500?

The “WB” button is there for setting/changing white balance. The rear dial allows you to change white balance, while the front dial allows fine-tuning it. The Nikon D500 comes with three Auto white balance modes: Auto0, Auto1 and Auto2.