DLSR Shooting Check List
Jan 26, 2016 00:13:10 #
Crwiwy wrote:
Sound fine except for 'TIP: When the memory card is removed for downloading, leave the camera access door open as a reminder.'
I always push mine nearly closed to save accidents and a broken access door. I replace the card as soon as the pictures have finished downloading.
I always push mine nearly closed to save accidents and a broken access door. I replace the card as soon as the pictures have finished downloading.
I close mine completely to avoid an accident involving the card door. I merely lay a micro fiber cloth over the body to remind me to re-insert the card and clear it.
Jan 26, 2016 00:16:38 #
Jan 26, 2016 05:44:44 #
scsdesphotography wrote:
I agree with the check list and with the idea of r... (show quote)
Nikons (and other cameras) have the ability to save camera settings - I have one that is "normal" assigned to Settings Bank A so no matter what I end up setting the camera to, I just select Settings Bank A to return it to normal with just a couple of clicks in the menu.
Jul 24, 2016 19:35:04 #
My two biggest mess up opportunities are forgetting to cancel the bracketing and zero out the exposure compensation.
Bob
Bob
Jul 25, 2016 07:12:48 #
JD750 wrote:
I have developed a list of things to check, and so... (show quote)
I used to shoot film, now I am 100% digital. My shooting looks like this.
I shoot raw, that never changes. Therefore WB is not an issue.
ISO is almost always at 100 (base ISO on my cameras) My D800 can underexpose up to 4 stops without needing to make adjustments to the ISO and without adding any noise to the image.
Aperture is based on my creative intent and will either change as necessary for selective focus, or will remain fixed as long as my shutter speed is fast (or slow) enough for my creative intent
Metering is always set to spot - since I always read the important highlight in which I need detail, and add about 1-1-1/3 stops - this ensures that I never blow out important highlights
Focus settings are based on subject matter. If I am shooting a pro table tennis gig or birds in flight, I use a different setting than when I shoot a landscape or a portrait.
I always use continuous focus, with either back button only or back button/shutter activation.
99% of my shooting is covered by the above. I really don't miss any shots because I am in the wrong mode. When I miss shots its because I was not prepared (like turning the on/off switch to on).
Jul 25, 2016 13:10:50 #
Crwiwy wrote:
Sound fine except for 'TIP: When the memory card is removed for downloading, leave the camera access door open as a reminder.'
I always push mine nearly closed to save accidents and a broken access door. I replace the card as soon as the pictures have finished downloading.
I always push mine nearly closed to save accidents and a broken access door. I replace the card as soon as the pictures have finished downloading.
When you leave any camera "door" open dust can get into that area and cause future problems. Best to immediately close all camera coverings. So says Nikon!
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