Mode to use when on walking tour in Europe
Mar 18, 2017 12:54:31 #
I have an Olympus epl5 and lenses ...pro 14-40...40-150 4 to 5.6....and prime 20 f 1.7...We will on a river cruise this June and I want to take pictures but keep up with the group and listen to the tour guide as she shares information on land....I don't want to worry about settings too....so...should I use the intelligent auto or aperature priority with auto ISO or program mode....I am not a beginner but if you know this camera, you must go into a menu to change settings slowing things down a bit....
I am also considering upgrading to the omd- em10 mk 2...advice most welcome
I am also considering upgrading to the omd- em10 mk 2...advice most welcome
Mar 18, 2017 13:01:24 #
I would probably set the ISO low to avoid noise and let the camera take care of the rest. Adjust the ISO later in the day.
Mar 18, 2017 13:03:36 #
ltouchstone
Loc: Maryville, Tn.
1st consider if the auto settings meet your criteria for the photo. If so, use them to free yourself for the more creative aspects. The technical side of the craft is more forgiving than the lack of vision and expression.
Mar 18, 2017 13:03:49 #
romanticf16
Loc: Commerce Twp, MI
refswife wrote:
I have an Olympus epl5 and lenses ...pro 14-40...4... (show quote)
Why not record the tour guide with a cassette recorder- you'll have all the details? Program is usually the best general setting with most cameras. Do you capture in RAW? That would give another "hedge" for any corrections needed.
Mar 18, 2017 13:04:51 #
ltouchstone
Loc: Maryville, Tn.
1st consider if the auto settings meet your criteria for the photo. If so, use them to free yourself for the more creative aspects. The technical side of the craft is more forgiving than the lack of vision and expression.
Mar 18, 2017 13:32:20 #
refswife wrote:
I have an Olympus epl5 and lenses ...pro 14-40...4... (show quote)
So much to consider. If you don't know about exposure settings then use "P" mode.
Mar 18, 2017 13:42:44 #
paulrph1
Loc: Washington, Utah
[quote=refswife]I have an Olympus epl5 and lenses ...pro 14-40...40-150 4 to 5.6....and prime 20 f 1.7...We will on a river cruise this June and I want to take pictures but keep up with the group and listen to the tour guide as she shares information on land....I don't want to worry about settings too....so...should I use the intelligent auto or aperature priority with auto ISO or program mode....I am not a beginner but if you know this camera, you must go into a menu to change settings slowing things down a bit....
Practice before you go and then it will not take very much time to make the changes.
Each situation is different so a blanket setting will not cover it.
Practice before you go and then it will not take very much time to make the changes.
Each situation is different so a blanket setting will not cover it.
Mar 18, 2017 13:56:06 #
Aperture mode with auto ISO set to max 3200. If need be, manually bump up to 6400. If that doesn't work flip over to shutter priority with auto iso with the same settings above
Mar 19, 2017 06:47:23 #
I would like to add my suggestions as I have had those lenses. The 14-40 is a good walk about lens.The 40-150 is quite heavy. I would set my camera to Aperture priority, and set both white balance and ISO to automatic. The pro 14-40 is actually 28-80 and is a fast lens and is f2.8 throughout its focal lengths. Have a great time!
Mar 19, 2017 07:56:39 #
refswife wrote:
...slowing things down a bit....
I am also considering upgrading to the omd- em10 mk 2...advice most welcome
I am also considering upgrading to the omd- em10 mk 2...advice most welcome
When you're with a group that keeps moving, you have to keep moving, too. Deciding on settings and then making the changes before taking a shot will slow you down. Joel Sartori (Nat Geo) says he leaves his cameras on Auto around the house so he can pick one up and take a quick shot.
If you get a new camera, use it a lot before going on your trip.
Mar 19, 2017 08:25:28 #
Nothing wrong with using the Auto setting especially in situations where you won't have much time to take each shot. Walking tours are usually not designed with the photographer hobbyist in mind. Enjoy your trip.
Mar 19, 2017 08:49:22 #
I have the same camera and an EM10, one camera has a Panasonic 20mm f1.7 prime attached and the other has a Panasonic 14-45mm lens on it.
On a recent cruise on the Rhine and the Mosel I only took the camera with the 20mm prime attached so I could carry it around my neck all day long with no problem.
This was an ideal choice as this combination was good for landscapes, street scenes and in low light conditions, I used Aperture Mode mostly set to f8 and the ISO at 200 although I did use Auto occasionally.
I have attached a few photos taken with the 20mm lens on the trip.
On a recent cruise on the Rhine and the Mosel I only took the camera with the 20mm prime attached so I could carry it around my neck all day long with no problem.
This was an ideal choice as this combination was good for landscapes, street scenes and in low light conditions, I used Aperture Mode mostly set to f8 and the ISO at 200 although I did use Auto occasionally.
I have attached a few photos taken with the 20mm lens on the trip.
Rhine Castle taken from cruise boat.
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Berncastel on the Mosel
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Barbecue on the Rhine taken in very low light with the 20mm lens
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Mar 19, 2017 09:00:45 #
peterg
Loc: Santa Rosa, CA
canon Lee wrote:
So much to consider. If you don't know about exposure settings then use "P" mode.
Use "P" (automatic, often with auto-ISO). Sometimes, you have only a few seconds to get that great shot. Also, you can give the camera to someone else who can quickly take pictures. Change to a more manual mode for special photos. Be sure to set the camera back to the "P" mode when done.Mar 19, 2017 09:24:36 #
SyracuseOrange
Loc: Manlius,NY
On the last Viking river cruise I took, the guide passed out earphones that allowed me to fall back from the group to take pictures and still hear her commentary. As long as you stayed within range of her transmitter you could follow at your own pace.
Mar 19, 2017 09:28:47 #
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