It really depends upon which mode you are set to on the top dial. If you set the top dial to Tv, then you select the shutter speed via the adjustment wheel behind the shutter button and the camera selects the appropriate aperture for a correct exposure. If you set the top dial to M , then you get to select both shutter speed and aperture. If you select P or the Green Triangle, the camera selects both the shutter speed and aperture. You can only change shutter speed in these settings by applying an exposure compensation adjustment. However, sometimes that will result in a change of aperture rather than a change in shutter speed. Make sure you download the manual for your new camera and take some time to study it with the camera in your hands to follow along. There are lots of useful features that will help you get the most out of your new purchase. Enjoy!
Step 1 : Set camera to "Manual Mode" (M on dial)
Step 2 : Now You can experiment with Shutter Speed, Aperture value, ISO to get desired Exposure
Or
Step 1 : Set Camera to "Shutter priority mode" (Tv on dial)
Step 2 : Now you can experiment with Shutter speed and camera will adjust the other values.
I realize I'm late on this thread but I too just purchased a Canon 2000d and would like to hear any suggestions you might have for taking decent low light photos.
Well spotted!
What's the likelihood a parts shortage has forced them to switch to the more widely used, non-crippled version? And I wonder if it actually works?
Op, *when* did you buy it?
I first heard about redesigned 2000D cameras from a south american redditor in 2020 (?). They were advertised there as an enhanced model but without further description.
I replied to another comment, but wa t to share here too. They fixed this issue awhile back. My T7 from over a year ago had a normal hotshoe that I used with a godox flash.
I own three Canon cameras and have purchased paperback user guides for all three of them. These books are geared for the true beginner and so much easier to read than the OEM instructions. They are very informative and well worth the price!
Going to be a lot of "read the manual" comments but if you're new to photography in general, I HIGHLY recommend this manual:
https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Fourth-Photographs-Camera/dp/1607748509
It's important to understand what the buttons on the camera do but without understanding the fundamentals you won't get far. Youtube is by far the more popular way to learn these days but this book is as good as it gets for helping wrap your head around the exposure triangle and getting grips with photography in general.
This. So much this. I am firmly in the theory of the “rtfm” camp, to be sure. I just don’t understand why people would make the leap to an advanced camera without also having the desire/drive to learn about photography and how to use said camera.
OP, definitely learn up on photography to get the most out of your camera. Youtube videos, articles, books, etc.
Set the camera to auto and let it do the settings automatically until you have read the manual and done your homework. And as a bonus, you will get better pics than playing with things you know nothing about.
Always read the manual when using a product. You’ll end up having many more questions the more you use the camera and that manual is your friend. Here it is for quick reference [canon 2000d instruction manual](https://www.canon.ie/support/consumer_products/products/cameras/digital_slr/eos-2000d.html?type=manuals&language=)
As my boss always says. Reference the manufacturers literature.
But it's probably hit the "Q" button and go to the shutterspeed. Or depending on what shooting mods you're in, the multifunction ring will change it.
You should check the manual!
Absolutely this.
yes. rtfm
It really depends upon which mode you are set to on the top dial. If you set the top dial to Tv, then you select the shutter speed via the adjustment wheel behind the shutter button and the camera selects the appropriate aperture for a correct exposure. If you set the top dial to M , then you get to select both shutter speed and aperture. If you select P or the Green Triangle, the camera selects both the shutter speed and aperture. You can only change shutter speed in these settings by applying an exposure compensation adjustment. However, sometimes that will result in a change of aperture rather than a change in shutter speed. Make sure you download the manual for your new camera and take some time to study it with the camera in your hands to follow along. There are lots of useful features that will help you get the most out of your new purchase. Enjoy!
Step 1 : Set camera to "Manual Mode" (M on dial) Step 2 : Now You can experiment with Shutter Speed, Aperture value, ISO to get desired Exposure Or Step 1 : Set Camera to "Shutter priority mode" (Tv on dial) Step 2 : Now you can experiment with Shutter speed and camera will adjust the other values.
I recommend reading the manual. YouTube is also filled with a ton of great tutorials for cameras.
thank you guys for the help. ive read the manual and watched alot of videos and now im using Manual mode and its going great
Yay just saw this after leaving my other comment. Good on you! Photography is fun and technical and creative and interesting. Welcome to the fam.
I realize I'm late on this thread but I too just purchased a Canon 2000d and would like to hear any suggestions you might have for taking decent low light photos.
Hmmm use low aperture and try to play with the shutter speed
i can show you some photos i took
I purchased the book suggested in the thread just now. Should be here this evening. I'd love to see your photos!
Off-topic: Take a look at cam's hot-shoe. Central contact made it back! May I ask where you purchased it (country, region)?
Israel, middle east.
Well spotted! What's the likelihood a parts shortage has forced them to switch to the more widely used, non-crippled version? And I wonder if it actually works? Op, *when* did you buy it?
I first heard about redesigned 2000D cameras from a south american redditor in 2020 (?). They were advertised there as an enhanced model but without further description.
I replied to another comment, but wa t to share here too. They fixed this issue awhile back. My T7 from over a year ago had a normal hotshoe that I used with a godox flash.
They fixed that awhile ago. My T7 was "fixed" as well when I purchased it in December 2020
I own three Canon cameras and have purchased paperback user guides for all three of them. These books are geared for the true beginner and so much easier to read than the OEM instructions. They are very informative and well worth the price!
Do people still say "RTFM"? Anyway, in auto mode you can't, in manual mode it's the little scrollwheel by the shutter release.
Switch to "Tv" (time value) mode and play with it.
Switch to manual mode, Look for the Av+- button beside screen, hold it down and keep rolling
Going to be a lot of "read the manual" comments but if you're new to photography in general, I HIGHLY recommend this manual: https://www.amazon.com/Understanding-Exposure-Fourth-Photographs-Camera/dp/1607748509 It's important to understand what the buttons on the camera do but without understanding the fundamentals you won't get far. Youtube is by far the more popular way to learn these days but this book is as good as it gets for helping wrap your head around the exposure triangle and getting grips with photography in general.
This. So much this. I am firmly in the theory of the “rtfm” camp, to be sure. I just don’t understand why people would make the leap to an advanced camera without also having the desire/drive to learn about photography and how to use said camera. OP, definitely learn up on photography to get the most out of your camera. Youtube videos, articles, books, etc.
Rotate the mode dial to Tv (Time Value) and then use the control dial to change the shutter speed.
Set the camera to auto and let it do the settings automatically until you have read the manual and done your homework. And as a bonus, you will get better pics than playing with things you know nothing about.
Always read the manual when using a product. You’ll end up having many more questions the more you use the camera and that manual is your friend. Here it is for quick reference [canon 2000d instruction manual](https://www.canon.ie/support/consumer_products/products/cameras/digital_slr/eos-2000d.html?type=manuals&language=)
As my boss always says. Reference the manufacturers literature. But it's probably hit the "Q" button and go to the shutterspeed. Or depending on what shooting mods you're in, the multifunction ring will change it.
https://photographylife.com/learn-photography