1.Setting the exposure using the histogram -The best way to tell if your exposure is correct is by consulting the histogram
2. RAW -To put simpler, shooting in RAW format will give you access to the full capabilities of your camera.
3. Selecting focusing points manually – Doing focus points manually will improve focusing accuracy and reduce chances of missing important shots.
4. All AF modes -The three AF modes are the One-shot mode, AI focus, and Ai servo AF
5. Aperture Priority – Aperture Priority is good for shooting portraits with blurred backgrounds.
6. Shutter priority -Fast moving subjects can be shot with this setting.
7. Control motion blur -Motion blur often comes from using a shutter speed that is too slow for holding the camera in your hands.
8. Manual White balance -All digital cameras have a manual white balance.
9. Drive modes -There are three drive modes, single shot, continuous low and continuous high.
10. metering modes -There are three metering modes
11. ISO -Lower values are great when there is plenty of light to work with. Higher ISO values are needed for working in low light.
12. Auto ISO -ISo helps shooting hand held.
13. Exposure compensation -This setting is a + or – scale.