You've just taken your brand-new camera out of the box.Isn't it time for you to get out there and start shooting?Please hold on!Before you try out your new buy, you'll need to adjust five camera settings.
Each camera manufacturer has its own terminology for each of these settings, so check your menus to see where you may make changes.On most cameras, all of these options should be available.
Modify the File Format
Most cameras are set to shoot JPEG files by default right out of the box.This parameter should be changed to “RAW” or “RAW & JPEG” if you want both.RAW photos are substantially larger than JPEG photographs, but they allow for more manipulation and details after the image has been taken.It's recommended to photograph in RAW mode so you may tweak the image later if necessary.
Only if you had an extremely little memory card and never intended to alter the photos would you contemplate leaving this setting on JPEG.You can leave this setting alone if all you need to do is shoot photos with your camera and conduct no post-production editing.
Disable audio signals.
In most cases, audio signals from cameras are superfluous.When the shutter timer is on, audio signals beep, make noise when a photo is taken, and make noise when you try to auto focus.All of these actions will deplete your battery and upset other photographers.Switch off auditory signals for the sake of yourself and others.
Turn off the automatic review feature.
Although auto review is enabled by default, I prefer to disable it.It's simple enough to review an image by pressing the image review button.Setting the images to auto review not only wastes battery life, but it also diverts your attention away from the shot in front of you.While this isn't a major concern in slow-moving scenes (like a sunset in landscape photography), it can lose you the shot in fast-moving scenes (such as weddings and wildlife).
Create your own buttons.
Almost every DSLR and mirrorless camera has custom buttons that you may customise to meet your photography style.Almost any button on your camera can be changed to suit your needs.Every button should have a purpose and be something you utilise on a regular basis.For example, on my Sony a7r4, I've set my own buttons to monitor brightness and silent shooting mode and altered the wheel to adjust ISO.The more you modify your camera's buttons, the less time you'll spend doing so in the field.This means you'll have more time to take beautiful shots!When you go to customise your camera's buttons,
Decide on a date and time.
While changing the date and time isn't the most thrilling thing to do, it's critical because this information is recorded into your images.Your images will be organised by date when you upload them to the computer.This is advantageous because most photo editing software allows you to search by date.It will be far more difficult to locate the photos if the date is improperly specified.
It only takes a few minutes to change these settings, and you'll thank yourself afterwards for properly setting up your camera before going out to shoot!
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