Shutter Speeds & Aperture Settings

These 2 photos will show the difference when various settings are used with your camera. The photo on the right, a close up of the sprinkler, used the 'Sports and Kids' setting, which means it has a fast shutter speed - 1/160th of a second - to capture something frozen in time. You would use this setting for something moving or likely to move ie. animals, vehicles, kids etc.

The second photo (far top) uses the 'Portrait' setting. You will notice the foreground is in focus (the leaves) and the background (the water) is blurry. This setting would be used for close up portraits, or something you would like a clear picture of that is the main focus of the photo. If photographing people, you will notice this setting will give their skin a much nicer tone.