TECHNIQUE ASSESSMENT

1 OVEREXPOSED

Ben says… My go-to shooting mode is Aperture Priority, but if I’m not happy with the exposure, I prefer to use Manual mode rather than exposure compensation. When this happens my default setting is to overexpose my images by about 1/3 of a stop, but this is entirely a creative decision.

2 IMAGE QUALITY

Ben says… I always shoot Raw, but I also like to set my image quality to ‘NEF (RAW) + JPEG fine.’ This allows you to wirelessly download images from the camera via Nikon’s Snapbridge app, and then edit and share those images while you’re out in the field using a smart device.

3 FILM THROWBACK

Ben says… I always try to shoot using the lowest ISO possible – it’s a habit that harks back to when I shot on film. Nowadays, most cameras perform very well at higher ISOS, but striving to shoot at your base ISO is still a useful habit, as it teaches discipline and keeps that image quality high.