Couple of settings questions - Nikon D5100
Jun 13, 2013 07:35:37 #
As I'm still learning about various settings for my Nikon D5100, I have questions regarding the following:
1. I took photos of people in a room with fluorescent lighting & the colors of their skin & the wallpaper in the room were off. Should I adjust the white balance when shooting in fluorescent light? I had my camera on "auto" as I don't have enough knowledge yet to know what settings to use most times.
2. What setting should I use when shooting under a pavillon (shaded) on a sunny day? Again, I used "auto" setting, but those wearing hats/caps faces were dark, & the flash did come on. Should I go outside of the shaded area (sun), or stay under the shade with my subject(s)?
Thanks.
1. I took photos of people in a room with fluorescent lighting & the colors of their skin & the wallpaper in the room were off. Should I adjust the white balance when shooting in fluorescent light? I had my camera on "auto" as I don't have enough knowledge yet to know what settings to use most times.
2. What setting should I use when shooting under a pavillon (shaded) on a sunny day? Again, I used "auto" setting, but those wearing hats/caps faces were dark, & the flash did come on. Should I go outside of the shaded area (sun), or stay under the shade with my subject(s)?
Thanks.
Jun 13, 2013 07:39:44 #
1. Change your WB setting to Flourescent.
2. Change your WB setting to Shade.
The actual icons for these settings and how to manually set them is covered quite well in your manual.
2. Change your WB setting to Shade.
The actual icons for these settings and how to manually set them is covered quite well in your manual.
Jun 13, 2013 07:48:28 #
MT Shooter wrote:
1. Change your WB setting to Flourescent.
2. Change your WB setting to Shade.
The actual icons for these settings and how to manually set them is covered quite well in your manual.
2. Change your WB setting to Shade.
The actual icons for these settings and how to manually set them is covered quite well in your manual.
Wow, it's that simple!! THANKS SO MUCH MT Shooter!! Should I still rely on my "auto" setting when changing the white balance?
Jun 13, 2013 07:51:00 #
PAB20 wrote:
Wow, it's that simple!! THANKS SO MUCH MT Shooter!! Should I still rely on my "auto" setting when changing the white balance?
Obviously "Auto" hasn't been giving you the results you wanted, time to explore all your other options! Be the photographer, not the button presser. The camera is a tool, learn to use it proficiently and it will do a great job for you, get out of the "green" zone.
Jun 13, 2013 07:53:18 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Obviously "Auto" hasn't been giving you the results you wanted, time to explore all your other options! Be the photographer, not the button presser. The camera is a tool, learn to use it proficiently and it will do a great job for you, get out of the "green" zone.
Will do. I'm glad it's digital & can easily be deleted when a shot isn't good. Thanks again for your replies.
Jun 13, 2013 07:54:09 #
PAB20 wrote:
Will do. I'm glad it's digital & can easily be deleted when a shot isn't good. Thanks again for your replies.
Anytime. Happy shooting.
Jun 13, 2013 08:33:35 #
If your Nikon is like my D90 you cannot change the white balance if you are shooting in "auto" You have to go to the manual side of your control knob. I would go with either shutter or aperture and let the camera make the other setting for you. With either of these settings you can set your white balance as MT Shooter suggested. - Dave
Jun 13, 2013 11:47:35 #
wilsondl2 wrote:
If your Nikon is like my D90 you cannot change the white balance if you are shooting in "auto" You have to go to the manual side of your control knob. I would go with either shutter or aperture and let the camera make the other setting for you. With either of these settings you can set your white balance as MT Shooter suggested. - Dave
Good point, wilsondl2, I hadn't thought of that. Thanks so much!!
Jun 14, 2013 09:33:50 #
PAB20 wrote:
As I'm still learning about various settings for m... (show quote)
You didn't mention if you were shooting RAW or jpg. RAW doesn't matter and, if needed, you fix that in PP. If you are using jpg, I'd suggest being very particular as to the setting and the WB. If the subject is in shade, sun, artificial light, set the camera accordingly.
I shoot RAW and set the WB on Auto. If needed I run a script I wrote in PS.
--Bob
--Bob
Jun 14, 2013 09:35:21 #
PAB20 wrote:
As I'm still learning about various settings for m... (show quote)
You might try the "No Flash" setting (next to "Auto"). I have a 5000, and that setting works most of the time for general photography for me. Sometimes, I do some post-processing (PP) to adjust levels. For more "serious" work, you might experiment with the "A" (aperture) priority, which lets you control the depth of field by using the thumb to turn the wheel next to the strap attachment on the right.
The no flash setting, by the way has worked well for me in various lighting conditions. "Auto," I think, messed you up by using the flash.
Jun 14, 2013 12:59:13 #
MT Shooter wrote:
1. Change your WB setting to Flourescent.
2. Change your WB setting to Shade.
The actual icons for these settings and how to manually set them is covered quite well in your manual.
2. Change your WB setting to Shade.
The actual icons for these settings and how to manually set them is covered quite well in your manual.
MT's got it and maybe buy David Busch's excellent guide to the D5100.
Jun 14, 2013 23:53:27 #
rmalarz wrote:
You didn't mention if you were shooting RAW or jpg. RAW doesn't matter and, if needed, you fix that in PP. If you are using jpg, I'd suggest being very particular as to the setting and the WB. If the subject is in shade, sun, artificial light, set the camera accordingly.
I shoot RAW and set the WB on Auto. If needed I run a script I wrote in PS.
--Bob
--Bob
I shoot RAW and set the WB on Auto. If needed I run a script I wrote in PS.
--Bob
--Bob
I'm not shooting raw yet, but I'll have to get brave & try it. Baby steps for me. I shoot jpeg. Thanks for your reply rmalarz.
Jun 15, 2013 00:07:04 #
MT Shooter wrote:
Obviously "Auto" hasn't been giving you the results you wanted, time to explore all your other options! Be the photographer, not the button presser. The camera is a tool, learn to use it proficiently and it will do a great job for you, get out of the "green" zone.
:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jun 15, 2013 00:13:45 #
artBob wrote:
You might try the "No Flash" setting (ne... (show quote)
Okay. Thanks artBob for your reply.
Jun 15, 2013 00:15:30 #
wlgoode wrote:
MT's got it and maybe buy David Busch's excellent guide to the D5100.
I do indeed have that book as someone had advised me to get it. Thanks, I'll check it out in the book.
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