Auto ISO, Making Stills From Video, and More Reader Q&A

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Auto ISO, Making Stills From Video, and More Reader Q&A Dave answers reader questions about using the ISO control, shooting photos of the moon, turning video into stills, and more. - Dave Johnson, PCWorld More From Dave Johnson Composition Tricks for Taking Photographs Like the Pros Great pictures start with you, not your photography equipment. Here's what you need to know to set up your shots. Share: Master the Hidden Power of Your Camera's Program Mode Here's why your digital camera has both a Program and an Auto mode--and why Program mode is better. Share: Play With an Online Simulator to Learn Camera Settings The CameraSim photo simulation site teaches you how ISO, shutter, aperture, and other settings affect your photos. 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