Best Camera Setting
Dec 21, 2021 07:14:53 #
I’m shooting Christmas photos for a few families, they will be standing around a tree and sitting on the floor. It’s not my normal realm of photography so I just want to make sure I get the settings in the camera correct. I have a canon 5D Mark iii, 24-105 .4 and really looking for the best camera settings to get all of the participants in the photo sharp.
Dec 21, 2021 07:28:20 #
Crikey...
It's easier to answer "what's the best way
to get 4 elephants in a Chevy Spark?"...
two in the front and two in the back!
It's easier to answer "what's the best way
to get 4 elephants in a Chevy Spark?"...
two in the front and two in the back!
Dec 21, 2021 07:54:19 #
For groups like that, I usually set at f8, between 35 and 50mm, (wider and you get edge distortion, longer and you get front-to-back in-focus problems.) ISO 400 and practice on the tree for best ambient light shutter speed, camera on a tripod. Flash set mainly for fill on the faces, not full blast to take over the ambiance.
Dec 21, 2021 08:06:07 #
Abo wrote:
Crikey...
It's easier to answer "what's the best way
to get 4 elephants in a Chevy Spark?"...
two in the front and two in the back!
It's easier to answer "what's the best way
to get 4 elephants in a Chevy Spark?"...
two in the front and two in the back!
Dec 21, 2021 10:06:27 #
toptrainer wrote:
I’m shooting Christmas photos for a few families, they will be standing around a tree and sitting on the floor. It’s not my normal realm of photography so I just want to make sure I get the settings in the camera correct. I have a canon 5D Mark iii, 24-105 .4 and really looking for the best camera settings to get all of the participants in the photo sharp.
There's a comment already about some settings and practicing and experimenting. You didn't mention a flash, that is probably a tool very much needed for this situation. Tonight, or as soon as possible prior to the event, get to the same tree in the same light and practice / test. For a group, you will need a smaller aperture, make sure to use the IS of the lens. You don't need to be too fast since people will be posed and standing still, say 1/125sec. It's important to nail your focus, consider the expanded single-point that is placed over the face / eyes of the closest person to the camera in the center of the frame. Your aperture will need to be small enough for a depth of field that covers the group, especially those behind that closest person, start at f/8, that should be enough. If you can add a flash, use f/11 for both the people and the tree in sharp focus.
Dec 21, 2021 10:37:30 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
There's a comment already about some settings and ... (show quote)
If I use the Nikon SB-800 (which is about the most powerful Nikon flash) and I bounce off the ceiling in my house and use f/11 I would need ISO 800.
Dec 21, 2021 17:34:33 #
toptrainer wrote:
I’m shooting Christmas photos for a few families, they will be standing around a tree and sitting on the floor. It’s not my normal realm of photography so I just want to make sure I get the settings in the camera correct. I have a canon 5D Mark iii, 24-105 .4 and really looking for the best camera settings to get all of the participants in the photo sharp.
One solution would be: 1/125 sec, iso 200, f16 and set your studio light accordingly with a large umbrella
Dec 22, 2021 05:59:33 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
toptrainer wrote:
I’m shooting Christmas photos for a few families, they will be standing around a tree and sitting on the floor. It’s not my normal realm of photography so I just want to make sure I get the settings in the camera correct. I have a canon 5D Mark iii, 24-105 .4 and really looking for the best camera settings to get all of the participants in the photo sharp.
If you want the lights on the tree to show use rear curtain flash.
Dec 22, 2021 08:28:00 #
billnikon wrote:
If you want the lights on the tree to show use rear curtain flash.
Makes no difference ... unless the tree is running around the room.
Dec 22, 2021 08:36:46 #
User ID wrote:
Makes no difference ... unless the tree is running around the room.
Dec 22, 2021 09:06:53 #
Dec 22, 2021 09:11:52 #
Dec 22, 2021 14:53:47 #
ecurb
Loc: Metro Chicago Area
toptrainer wrote:
I’m shooting Christmas photos for a few families, they will be standing around a tree and sitting on the floor. It’s not my normal realm of photography so I just want to make sure I get the settings in the camera correct. I have a canon 5D Mark iii, 24-105 .4 and really looking for the best camera settings to get all of the participants in the photo sharp.
F8, and be there.
Dec 22, 2021 17:49:34 #
User ID wrote:
Makes no difference ... unless the tree is running around the room.
Dec 22, 2021 22:16:51 #
I like to shoot at 5.6 or 8.0 and if possible at least at 125. If I have to, I'll bump up ISO some although, I'll drop down to f4 or 1/60 (or both) before I get too high. Mostly I shoot outdoors and I hate rainey days. Not only do I hate getting my gear wet, those long ago days of double timing in the rain during basic training still make me want to stay dry. Harry
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