PASM mode/pics through gl***

[Rudertall]

Dear Forum users,
I am new to this website and am just starting photography. I have a couple of pictures in my albums but I am still not satisfied. Does anyone know anything about the PASM mode, or manual mode on my kodakZ740 camera? Please tell me in newb language! My second question is does anyone know how to take good pics through glass? In my album the pictures of the fish are through glass. Please look at my albums and make any more suggestions. I also want to tell everyone I have only been taking pictures for a three months.

Thanks,
Rudertall

[Wynngd]

Hi Rudertall and welcome to Byte!

Since you use kodak Z740, Kodak has a photography lecture on-line in thier site. just look for hot to take good pictures there. It will help alot in the beginner. Then I suggest that you buy a photography book and digital photo processing book for your reference.

In Z740 you have tha PASM in one mode select. In majority of SLR like and SLR camera they have it seperated see below for the difference on each letter.

Program mode (P)’‚’‚…‚’‚‚‚‚�camera sets optimal shutter speed and aperture combination
Aperture priority mode (A)’‚’‚…‚’‚‚‚‚�you choose aperture, the camera sets shutter speed
Shutter priority mode (S)’‚’‚…‚’‚‚‚‚�you choose shutter speed, the camera sets aperture
Manual mode (M)’‚’‚…‚’‚‚‚‚�will give you the most freedom in experimenting your shot.

Aperture refers to the wideness of the opening in your shutter during photo capture

Shutter refers to the opening and closing of the path of light that direct to your sensor (film for analog)

ISO is the level of sensitivity that your sensor will use. The higher the ISO value the faster shutter speed is needed to make a correct exposure.

Exposure refers to capturing image to your sensor.

When you are shooting pictures where you subject is behind the glass it is better to avoid using flash because it might cause you reflection on the glass side. You better use another light source or you should manipulate the flash intensity you are using. Better use a tripod.

[Rudertall]

Thank you Buddy! For a while I thought no one would care about my question. No offense taken on the last part by the way. I am looking for a style to have. I am thinking to be based on action photos such as snowboarding, skiing, biking ext. That seems to be the type of photo I enjoy taking the most.
Thanks again,
Brayden

[Bujin]

Hallo,

I agree with the answer of wngd and when handling like he said you get results. Look for example to my picture "leeuwekopje". This is a close-up through glass of a
special goldfish!

Have a good day!

Bujin