User settings D7000
Apr 21, 2013 05:15:30 #
I'm interested in some suggestions on what people think would be a pair of good settings to set in the D7000 with a Sigma 150-500 for wildlife photography, I want to start shooting some BIF, so I would like one to be set for that & the other for general wildlife.
Please don't tell me about the search button, just move on.
Thanks in advance.
Please don't tell me about the search button, just move on.
Thanks in advance.
Apr 21, 2013 06:00:35 #
murm wrote:
I'm interested in some suggestions on what people think would be a pair of good settings to set in the D7000 with a Sigma 150-500 for wildlife photography, I want to start shooting some BIF, so I would like one to be set for that & the other for general wildlife.
Please don't tell me about the search button, just move on.
Thanks in advance.
Please don't tell me about the search button, just move on.
Thanks in advance.
Are you referring to shutter speed, ISO, aperture?
Apr 21, 2013 06:26:57 #
winterrose wrote:
Are you referring to shutter speed, ISO, aperture?
Yes please, something I can just flick to if I'm nowhere near the settings I'm using to give me a chance to grab the opportunity if it presents itself out of nowhere.
Thanks
Apr 21, 2013 07:43:39 #
murm wrote:
Yes please, something I can just flick to if I'm nowhere near the settings I'm using to give me a chance to grab the opportunity if it presents itself out of nowhere.
Thanks
Thanks
As you would be aware, there is no one setting that will cover every situation but the D7000 is one good bit of kit shooting on Mode "P".
As a default setting, with no particular situation in mind or before me, I have "P" with exposure compensation of -0.7 or -1 f/stop, picture control standard, white balance Auto 1 or Auto 2 depending on the time of day, min shutter speed 1/60 sec, ISO 400 with Auto ISO ON saved in U1 and other settings as us desire to U2 and go from there.
That way I can fiddle all I like and instantly have those default settings available just by dialing to U1 or U2. Give it a go. Cheers, Rob.
Apr 21, 2013 19:31:21 #
Thanks Winterrose that's just what I'm looking for, something to just flick onto if a situation arises that I'm just not prepared for in manual.
You may notice I didn't need to go through Quote Reply, looks like everyone just wanted to say,"use the search"!
Again thanks for answering my question.
Cheers.
You may notice I didn't need to go through Quote Reply, looks like everyone just wanted to say,"use the search"!
Again thanks for answering my question.
Cheers.
Apr 21, 2013 19:42:08 #
murm wrote:
Thanks Winterrose that's just what I'm looking for, something to just flick onto if a situation arises that I'm just not prepared for in manual.
You may notice I didn't need to go through Quote Reply, looks like everyone just wanted to say,"use the search"!
Again thanks for answering my question.
Cheers.
You may notice I didn't need to go through Quote Reply, looks like everyone just wanted to say,"use the search"!
Again thanks for answering my question.
Cheers.
A pleasure! Are you OK setting that up? Just set your camera as I suggest, or whatever you choose then goto Setup Menu>Save User Settings and save to U1 or U2. Cheers! Enjoy your D7000....Rob.
Apr 21, 2013 20:48:54 #
Just to add a little to setting on P. If your shots are all too light or too dark you can adjust it with your exposure compensation dial. You can make your shots lighter and darker. If you are not too sure how to do this check your manual. - Dave
Apr 21, 2013 20:50:42 #
winterrose wrote:
A pleasure! Are you OK setting that up? Just set your camera as I suggest, or whatever you choose then goto Setup Menu>Save User Settings and save to U1 or U2. Cheers! Enjoy your D7000....Rob.
Great thanks again, I've been perusing the manual but I can't believe how much bigger it is than my old D50, you just saved me looking it up.
I'm just waiting for a bit of rain to clear & I'm taking it down to some wetlands to try my luck with some BIF's.
I got the camera about a fortnight ago & my only zoom was an old 70-300 Tamron, so I was in our local shop, Photographic Wholesalers on Friday for a $20 bit & walked out with a Sigma 150-500 refurb, just bought it on impulse for $750, I hope I like it, that's a lot of money for a pensioner.
I'll let you know how I went.
Cheers !
Apr 21, 2013 20:52:01 #
wilsondl2 wrote:
Just to add a little to setting on P. If your shots are all too light or too dark you can adjust it with your exposure compensation dial. You can make your shots lighter and darker. If you are not too sure how to do this check your manual. - Dave
Thanks mate !
Apr 21, 2013 21:09:41 #
wilsondl2 wrote:
Just to add a little to setting on P. If your shots are all too light or too dark you can adjust it with your exposure compensation dial. You can make your shots lighter and darker. If you are not too sure how to do this check your manual. - Dave
I actually already suggested that. I found the D7000 tends to overexpose by 0.7 to 1.0 f/stop for my liking and I have shot with compensation of -3.0 and more from time-to-time depending on the subject.
Apr 21, 2013 21:23:48 #
Try ISO 400 /f-8 that should give you a shutter speed of over 500 to 2000 with the right light.
Apr 22, 2013 05:52:05 #
winterrose wrote:
I actually already suggested that. I found the D7000 tends to overexpose by 0.7 to 1.0 f/stop for my liking and I have shot with compensation of -3.0 and more from time-to-time depending on the subject.
That's funny you mentioned that, My D7000 tends to underexpose by about the same as yours overexposes. I'm usually having to dial in more...in fact I checked it the other day with a Gossen Luna pro while shooting an indoor sporting event and sure as shootin', (Resbutin) It told me the same thing.
Apr 22, 2013 05:55:52 #
OnDSnap wrote:
That's funny you mentioned that, My D7000 tends to underexpose by about the same as yours overexposes. I'm usually having to dial in more...in fact I checked it the other day with a Gossen Luna pro while shooting an indoor sporting event and sure as shootin', (Resbutin) It told me the same thing.
I'm sure you are aware that you can set an exposure compensation value as a default. Regards, Rob.
Apr 22, 2013 06:06:47 #
I know...thanks though. I was just saying how different one D7000 to the next can be so different.
Apr 22, 2013 06:16:49 #
OnDSnap wrote:
I know...thanks though. I was just saying how different one D7000 to the next can be so different.
The D7000 was noted for it. No problem though if aware of it. Rob.
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