Antelope canyon
Apr 8, 2017 08:44:37 #
I'm heading to Antelope Canyon this week and planning on visiting the lower canyon. I'm taking my Nikon 5100 and I'm not going to bring a tripod. I am curious to see what you think might be the best settings to use. As an aside I'm claustrophobic and I'm hoping they won't get in my way.
Apr 8, 2017 09:14:53 #
Enjoy your trip. The canyon is fabulous. Adjust your white balance on your camera beforehand (at least that is what an guide instructed me to do). Also, don't forget to stop by and capture Horseshoe Bend.
Apr 8, 2017 09:21:58 #
MT native wrote:
Enjoy your trip. The canyon is fabulous. Adjust your white balance on your camera beforehand (at least that is what an guide instructed me to do). Also, don't forget to stop by and capture Horseshoe Bend.
I agree--and if your guide is and good, he'll suggest the best settings to use. They seem to be very knowledgable about camera settings.
Apr 8, 2017 09:33:32 #
We have a winter storm watch in Utah for the next few days, depending on the wind patterns this storm can shift right over that part of Arizona
You guide will keep an eye on this.
Good luck.
Ron
You guide will keep an eye on this.
Good luck.
Ron
Apr 8, 2017 09:44:37 #
Apr 8, 2017 09:49:47 #
The upper Canyon is a lot easier to navigate, while lower is more layered, but you probably know that. Since you are not taking a tripod do take a towel or something soft to put between the camera and rough walls for protection while steadying your shots. The abrasive walls can eat up a camera's finish. Enjoy this magical place.
Apr 8, 2017 09:50:15 #
Very awesome Steve. You got good info so I just want to see your pictures when you get back!!!:):)
Apr 8, 2017 10:07:42 #
Thanks for the towel tip. I'm still curious as to what settings have been most successful. I know there won't be a lot of time to fuss with settings so I just wanted to go in with some tried and proven settings.
Apr 8, 2017 10:20:35 #
Bring a wide angle lens, shoot in Raw and bracket 3 shots, 1 stop + and 1 stop -. I used 1/100sec. , f 5.6 and auto ISO and auto white balance. My best photos are with a 14mm lens on a FF camera.
Apr 8, 2017 10:30:53 #
Bud S
Loc: Logan Ohio
stevec32 wrote:
I'm heading to Antelope Canyon this week and planning on visiting the lower canyon. I'm taking my Nikon 5100 and I'm not going to bring a tripod. I am curious to see what you think might be the best settings to use. As an aside I'm claustrophobic and I'm hoping they won't get in my way.
If you want to do the photography tour, I believe a tripod is mandatory.( it is at the upper) The lower photography tour is much less expensive than the upper.
Apr 8, 2017 10:33:13 #
Apr 9, 2017 06:51:18 #
stevec32 wrote:
I'm heading to Antelope Canyon this week and planning on visiting the lower canyon. I'm taking my Nikon 5100 and I'm not going to bring a tripod. I am curious to see what you think might be the best settings to use. As an aside I'm claustrophobic and I'm hoping they won't get in my way.
I just checked the metadata from last years visit. Looks like I used about f4.5 and about 1/50 second. Was using a VR lens which was very helpful. I do not have the ISO recorded. Sorry. I would suggest that you chimp several shots to see what you are going to need for settings. Shoot in raw, and white balance can be adjusted in post. Use the widest and fastest lens you can manage, and don't even think about changing lenses in the canyon. Plenty of dust in the air. Have fun.
Apr 9, 2017 07:15:21 #
Be careful of the dust. I trashed a camera by letting dust get in one of the dials.
Apr 9, 2017 08:10:57 #
If you sign up for a "photo tour" which is more expensive but worth it in my books because they give you priority and clear people out of the shots, a tripod is required. If you are not on such a tour you don't need a tripod and you will be fighting crowds. If you just want to see and experience the beauty of the canyon you can snap some shots and be happy with setting your camera to Auto ISO. If you want some GOOD photos, or to print, I would really suggest taking the tripod on a photo tour. I'm pretty sure you want your white balance set to cloudy which I believe increases the red cast making the rock really stand out. I tried a couple if different settings and it makes a BIG difference. And some of my exposures at a low ISO were near 30 seconds. Good luck and enjoy the experience!
Apr 9, 2017 08:13:02 #
Have a great trip and enjoy...looking forward to seeing your images.
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