larger F-Stop = Wider Opening in aperture (More light allowed in), but yes for me I was more comfortable w/ jumping straight into manual to see how the settings worked, but that's how I learn and I was used to using Film based SLR's that way. But yes A.A. is right in the the AV mode will help you familiarize yourself w/ how everything works together.


Also yes for the best ISO speed at night have a tripod and a low speed 200 and below bring out better photos but mainly for immobile subjects