Okay, so today I messed around with my camera settings, specifically diving into ISO 300. I started by setting up my camera in my kinda dim living room. It was late afternoon, and the sunlight was fading fast.
First steps
First, I grabbed my camera and switched it to manual mode. I wanted full control over the settings. Then, I dialed in ISO 300. My goal was to see how this setting would handle the low light.
Adjusting the settings
- I started with a wide aperture, around f/2.8, to let in as much light as possible.
- Next, I adjusted the shutter speed. With ISO 300, I could get away with a faster shutter speed than I expected. I landed on around 1/60 of a second, which seemed to work well.
Taking some shots
I snapped a few pictures of my cat lounging on the sofa. The light was pretty low, but ISO 300 did a decent job. The photos were a bit grainy, but honestly, it added a nice, vintage vibe to them.
Experimenting more
Then, I moved to an even darker corner of the room. I wanted to push the limits. I kept the ISO at 300 and slowed down the shutter speed to 1/30 of a second. It was a gamble, but I managed to get a few usable shots without too much blur. The grain was more noticeable, but hey, it’s part of the charm.
Final thoughts
Overall, messing with ISO 300 in low light was a fun experiment. It’s not ideal for super dark situations, but it’s great for those late afternoon or early evening shots when you don’t want to crank up the ISO too high. You get a bit of grain, but it can look pretty cool if you’re into that. Plus, you can play around with faster shutter speeds, which is always a bonus.
So, that’s my little adventure with ISO 300 today. Hope you found it somewhat interesting or helpful!
