[matt_xyz]

Hi Kris,

Experiment with shutter priority mode and see what happens when you increase the shutter speed (e.g. from 1/60 sec to 1/250 sec). If it is a dark day it may be that you can't use a fast shutter speed without increasing your ISO to 400 or 800. Obviously if you choose a shutter speed that is faster than light conditions allow then your picture will be underexposed.

Also, experiment with aperture priority mode and try selecting the largest aperture to allow the maximum light in (i.e. choose the smallest f number such as f4). This will allow the camera to select the fastest shutter speed that light conditions will allow. Again, you may need to use ISO 800 as this increases the camera's sensitivity to light meaning you need less of it. (the downside of higher ISO values is that the picture can become grainy but 800 should be fine on your camera).

Basically just play around with your settings and you will soon realise how shutter speeds, f stops and ISO values all interact.

Matt