Niagra Falls and Canon EOS 70D: Hi there folks, I recently purchased my first DSLR, the Canon 70D. I'm teaching myself by videos, books and by experiment. I'm planning a trip to niagra...

Fahad Loc: NewYork

Hi there folks, I recently purchased my first DSLR, the Canon 70D. I'm teaching myself by videos, books and by experiment. I'm planning a trip to niagra falls soon and I'd want to explore more of my camera there.

The thing I haven't been able to find as yet is the right settings for sharp/crisp landscape photos in Av, Tv, or Manual mode in day or night time. Kindly tell me what aperture, shutter speed n ISO do I need to get a non blurred image?

Thanks

Shellback Loc: North of Cheyenne Bottoms Wetlands - Kansas

This short video might help -
http://petapixel.com/2014/07/09/simple-tip-getting-tack-sharp-focus-landscape-photos-every-time/

A lot of variables - I searched the net and found there is a wealth of landscape photo tips on the net all providing their own tips and tricks... read as many as you can and experiment with you system on the new knowledge... you'll find some ideas you like and work for you...

Side note - If you can, get on the Canadian side - better view and there is a tower that overlooks the falls...

Good luck and enjoy your trip -

kpassaur Loc: Valrico FL

There is no right answer to this question. Just use a low ISO a tripod and cable release. That is how you will get the sharpest images.

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Fahad wrote:

Hi there folks, I recently purchased my first DSLR, the Canon 70D. I'm teaching myself by videos, books and by experiment. I'm planning a trip to niagra falls soon and I'd want to explore more of my camera there.

The thing I haven't been able to find as yet is the right settings for sharp/crisp landscape photos in Av, Tv, or Manual mode in day or night time. Kindly tell me what aperture, shutter speed n ISO do I need to get a non blurred image?

Thanks

Hello Fahad

A lot depends on the lens your shooting with, can you give us more information? Each len's has a sweet spot!

davidrb Loc: Half way there on the 45th Parallel

Fahad wrote:

Hi there folks, I recently purchased my first DSLR, the Canon 70D. I'm teaching myself by videos, books and by experiment. I'm planning a trip to niagra falls soon and I'd want to explore more of my camera there.

The thing I haven't been able to find as yet is the right settings for sharp/crisp landscape photos in Av, Tv, or Manual mode in day or night time. Kindly tell me what aperture, shutter speed n ISO do I need to get a non blurred image?

Thanks

You are asking us to tell you how to breathe. You will learn what settings will give you different results. Every adjustment on your camera will have an effect on the image you capture. YOUR eye is what will tell you what of those adjustments you need to make. There is only one way for you to learn these settings, practice, practice, practice! You must learn what the camera will do for you, decide what features you need to get the image you want. This is not something someone can tell you directly. We are all students of photography on a continuing trail of happiness with what we do. The learning experience is enhanced by self teaching. You seem to be on the correct track, just be patient and learn as you go. Photography is not the destination, it's the journey. GL and enjoy ...

Fahad Loc: NewYork

RichardSM wrote:

Hello Fahad

A lot depends on the lens your shooting with, can you give us more information? Each len's has a sweet spot!

I'm using 18-135 kit lens plus I've just ordered canon 50 mm 1.8 ll

RichardSM Loc: Back in Texas

Fahad wrote:

I'm using 18-135 kit lens plus I've just ordered canon 50 mm 1.8 ll

Hi Fahad

I would set the f-stop between f5.6 and f8 and ISO 100,200. And if you have a tripod or monopod and turn off IS to.

Fahad Loc: NewYork

RichardSM wrote:

Hi Fahad

I would set the f-stop between f5.6 and f8 and ISO 100,200. And if you have a tripod or monopod and turn off IS to.

Thanks a lot Richard..... Appreciate it !!

Fahad Loc: NewYork

Shellback wrote:

This short video might help - br http://petapixel... (show quote)

Thanks for providing useful info, appreciate it :)

Fahad Loc: NewYork

RichardSM wrote:

Hi Fahad

I would set the f-stop between f5.6 and f8 and ISO 100,200. And if you have a tripod or monopod and turn off IS to.

Shouldn't the sharpness of the image increase as you increase the aperture e.g. at 16 or 22 in Av mode, but I havent seen it happening?

10MPlayer Loc: California

Why turn of image stabilization? Isn't it supposed to help with blur from movement?

Mike D. Loc: Crowley County, CO.

Be sure to take some change with you Fahad. The last time we were on the Canadian side of Niagara Falls, they had turnstiles that wanted a quarter to return to the U.S.

In the up-side, the machinery accepted either U.S. or Canadian coins.

Sheila Loc: Arizona or New York

If you wish to go to the Canadian side, you will need a passport or an enhanced drivers license (these require a special application and pictures). If you do not have one of these with you you will not be allowed to cross to Canada and back.

Depending on how close you get, the area around the falls can be very misty and your camera might get wet. Take something to blot the water or a plastic cover if you want to get very close and into the very wet areas. Learn how to use the timed release on your camera and you will need a tripod for night shots with the lights.

During the day the area around the falls can be very bright. You will probably have to use exposure compensation so you do not over expose. I usually start with a - 0.7 with my Nikon at an iso of 200 (this is the normal base iso for my camera).

Sheila Loc: Arizona or New York

All lenses have a range of Av settings that will give the sharpest shots. Usually the widest openings f 2.8, f 1.4 and the opposite end of the lens f 22 or higher are not the aperatures that are sharpest for a given lens. I don't have the lens you are using but
at f 22 the sharpness is probably even slightly less sharp than f16.

mborn Loc: Massachusetts

10MPlayer wrote:

Why turn of image stabilization? Isn't it supposed to help with blur from movement?

Not if the camera and lens is on a tripod