What Is ISO?

ISO is short for International Organization of Standardization, a governing body in Europe that provide standards in many aspect and subjects.  Companies are using these ISO as proof of their quality and projecting their business image. 

In the area of photography ISO means something else. It means film speed ratings and in digital photography it measures the sensitivity of the image sensor. ISO has replaced the ASA or American Standards Association. Those days films were sold as ASA50, ASA 100, ASA 200, ASA 400, ASA 800 and ASA1600. Digital cameras now have interchangeable ISO settings. 

How does ISO affects your picture? Read HERE. 

Digital Photographers 10 Good Habits

While browsing the forum in Photomalaysia, I found this tutorial article written by Yusof Hashim. 

Go HERE to read the10 good habits mentioned:

1. Shoot in RAW
   
2. Shoot a little to the right of histogram
   
3. Use atripod, monopod or cable release
   
4. Keep lenses, filters, eye piece and sensors clean
   
5. Use manual focus
   
6. Use spot or Center Weighted metering
   
7. Use the lowest ISO setting possible
   
8. Bracket,bracket,bracket
   
9. Use burst exposure to freeze fast action
   
10. Take the flash off the hot shoe