Most people prefer to set their Point & Shoot cameras to the auto setting and let the camera decide whats in order for the best shot at any given moment. I prefer to set my camera manually and make the camera do what I want. I have always suggested that you practice shooting with different apertures and monitor the results afterwards to learn how depth-of-field affects your photo.
You will find that a smaller depth-of-field (and smaller f-stop #) focuses all the attention upon your subject. This is great for taking a picture of your child, your dog or your husband .... subjects stand out against a blurry background.
Likewise, you will find that a greater depth-of-field (bigger f-stop number) will make everything from here to eternity appear in focus. This will help make those landscapes fascinating and lovely. In todays digital world, you don't have to worry about making mistakes, just delete and start over. This is a great tool for learning.
If you find these tips helpful, please take time to comment. Thanks, Steve.
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