Help with Manual settings

[alabamanightowl]

I'm new to using Manual settings and I was wondering (other than the lousy angle) if adjusting the Aperture for more light or less light would I have brought out even more detail on the bird? Lousy angle was due to the fact I was in my car and getting out would have scared her away. It was an overcast day.


Female Cardinal by Danny M Long, on Flickr

ImageDescription :
Make : Canon
Model : Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Sub Information
ExposureTime : 1/25Sec
FNumber : F5.8
ISOSpeedRatings : 80
ExifVersion : 0230
CompressedBitsPerPixel : 3/1 (bit/pixel)
ShutterSpeedValue : 1/25Sec
ApertureValue : F5.8
ExposureBiasValue : EV0.0
MaxApertureValue : F5.8
MeteringMode : Division
Flash : Not fired(Compulsory)
FocalLength : 150.50(mm)
UserComment :
ExifImageWidth : 2496
ExifImageHeight : 2726
ExposureMode : Manual
WhiteBalance : Auto
SceneCaptureType : Standard

[windrider86]

I'm attaching a link to the guidelines that include what you should be including in your posts. By learning your camera settings and asking something specific it will help you learn more about your photography. Thank you for doing so and happy posting!!!

[Fietsertje]

Originally Posted by alabamanightowl

I'm new to using Manual settings and I was wondering (other than the lousy angle) if adjusting the Aperture for more light or less light would I have brought out even more detail on the bird? Lousy angle was due to the fact I was in my car and getting out would have scared her away. It was an overcast day.


Female Cardinal by Danny M Long, on Flickr

ImageDescription :
Make : Canon
Model : Canon PowerShot SX30 IS
Sub Information
ExposureTime : 1/25Sec
FNumber : F5.8
ISOSpeedRatings : 80
ExifVersion : 0230
CompressedBitsPerPixel : 3/1 (bit/pixel)
ShutterSpeedValue : 1/25Sec
ApertureValue : F5.8
ExposureBiasValue : EV0.0
MaxApertureValue : F5.8
MeteringMode : Division
Flash : Not fired(Compulsory)
FocalLength : 150.50(mm)
UserComment :
ExifImageWidth : 2496
ExifImageHeight : 2726
ExposureMode : Manual
WhiteBalance : Auto
SceneCaptureType : Standard

I like to know the best custom color settings (an advise of it) of the canon sx30 is: the position of the contrast, the sharpness, and saturation. Myself now I put the contrast +1, the sharpness -1 and the saturation +1. Do you have experience with this settings. I like to know it. Thanks.