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The photos still look a bit over exposed. I don’t see the need for such high ISOs. Alternatively, at f/5.6, you could bring the shutter speed down to 60 with a steady hand.

Perhaps you should learn first in Aperture or Shutter priority mode. It helps when you let the camera make a part of the decision. Pick an ISO (200-400 is good for your camera) and an appropriate aperture or shutter speed depending on your mode, and let the camera choose the remaining variable. Use shutter priority if the speed of the subject is a factor. Otherwise use aperture priority keeping depth of field in mind.

Mandrake.