I used to shoot film SLR Pentax cameras years ago. Then I got point and shoot digital cameras and got lazy. I shoot good photos with the point and shoots but I have a DSLR Pentax K30 and I get it out once a year or so to try to figure it out but it soon goes back in the bag. I am trying once more to get a handle on this thing.
So, I misplaced my user manual but downloaded the PDF and still cannot figure out a few things. Setting shutter speed, for one. Can someone point to a link, video, or post that gives explicit directions to a beginner?
How would I set aperture? Right now I'm sticking with the nifty fifty lens and will use others later once I get more competent.
I have it on auto ISO but the photos are still too dark indoors.
And if someone knows of a good explanation of how to shoot in manual mode I would appreciate any links, videos, etc. I do have Peterson's Understanding Exposure but he writes: Set your dial to M. Then f5.6 and push the button. Only, it didn't take the photo for an eternity and once the shutter clicked, it was all white, no photo of anything. So it ain't THAT easy!
I would like to get at least competent enough to use this camera at a family event this weekend, nothing fancy--just photos that actually turn out!
Thanks for any help!