Advise please New Nikon d7200 purchased
Jan 14, 2017 19:16:24 #
Hi everyone I am new to the photography world. I have owned a canon for several years but mostly shot on Automatic. Recently I got a D7200 and would like some advise. What shoukd I should I adjust while taking pictures of my kids. We all know their never still. I would like to set my camera to M, S, A. However I always seem to get different types of exposure. Also what's a good editing app or software. Also what should I do as far as where to back up my pictures? Yes so many questions. Just want to feel excited with my pictures not disappointed. I took these so far.
Jan 14, 2017 19:27:07 #
Jan 14, 2017 19:27:48 #
Very nice images - I'd say your various settings were exactly right. In order to use this forum to your (and its) best advantage look carefully at the long list of specialty sections and consider subscribing to some of them so you will be notified of new topics in those areas. The "subscriptions" are free and can be started/stopped any time you like - all are resources you may find helpful. Welcome, friend, and best wishes for an enjoyable time with UHH.
Jan 14, 2017 19:28:38 #
Jan 14, 2017 19:31:07 #
No really, those are picked out from a whole
bunch taken. I notice my exposure seems to dark at times. I want to take pictures that I don't have to edit afterwards.
bunch taken. I notice my exposure seems to dark at times. I want to take pictures that I don't have to edit afterwards.
Jan 14, 2017 19:39:16 #
Actually, when shooting fast moving kids, indoor or out, auto mode is advised. I have never shot in auto and I have lots of grandkids over every weekend. This is because when I get a new camera and take it out of the box, I super glue the dial in manual mode even before I put the battery in. This is so I don't accidentally switch modes - ever. I do miss some shots sometimes. But at 12fps, I don't miss much.
Jan 14, 2017 19:49:38 #
mas24
Loc: Southern CA
tainkc wrote:
Actually, when shooting fast moving kids, indoor or out, auto mode is advised. I have never shot in auto and I have lots of grandkids over every weekend. This is because when I get a new camera and take it out of the box, I super glue the dial in manual mode even before I put the battery in. This is so I don't accidentally switch modes - ever. I do miss some shots sometimes. But at 12fps, I don't miss much.
Super glue in Manual Mode? That has to be a first ever, read by me.
Jan 14, 2017 19:57:58 #
Firewife-Momof5 wrote:
Hi everyone I am new to the photography world. I h... (show quote)
Good start!
Not all tack sharp where they need to be. I recommend using AF-S single point and putting the focus point on your subject's eye. Check that your release is set to focus priority. Ensure VR is on if hand held. Ensure shutter speed at least 1/ 2*lens mm.
I usually use matrix exposure metering. If you want them brighter you can adjust the EV up a half to one stop.
You might want to experiment with P mode first. It lets you adust over the range of exposures using the thumbwheel. Highest F-stop for a lot of detail near to far (landscape), lowest f-stop when you want to feature one distance (portraits).
Jan 14, 2017 20:20:45 #
Firewife-Momof5 wrote:
Hi everyone I am new to the photography world. I h... (show quote)
1) Get David Busch's Nikon D7200 book, it is the manual that the manual forgot.
2) Outside, select Manual mode and go with Basic Daylight Exposure f/16, 1/16th sec, ISO 200 - also called Sunny 16.
3) For interior, leave in "P" mode until you get used to the camera. Get a flash diffuser for the pop-up flash like Gary Fong's Puffer, will diffuse light, prevent those harsh shadows.
4) For editing, Adobe Lightroom is unparalleled. For a lower cost alternative, look at ACDSee Pro.
5) For Backup, get Dropbox. Keep all your work in the Dropbox folder and it will be automatically backed up to the Cloud.
6) That's some ears on that kid.
Jan 14, 2017 20:46:45 #
If you're using the .jpeg files out of the camera you'll want to increase the sharpening in the picture controls. Nikon sets the default sharpening low at level 3. Nikon expert, Ken Rockwell, recommends going through all of the picture controls - standard, neutral, vivid, monochrome, and increasing the sharpening to level 6.
Make sure the menu options a1: AF-C Priority Selection and a2: AF-S Priority Selection are set to Focus.
You said that your photos are often dark. Matrix metering or center weighted metering will work the best for you. Also make sure that you haven't inadvertently set in exposure compensation.
Download Nikon Capture NX-D and View NX-i. They're free downloads from Nikon's website. View NX-i has a transfer function built in. It will create a new folder for you when it transfers files and will number the folders sequentially. If you like to work with layers, Photoshop Elements is a good editor to get. You can do creative things with it.
Make sure the menu options a1: AF-C Priority Selection and a2: AF-S Priority Selection are set to Focus.
You said that your photos are often dark. Matrix metering or center weighted metering will work the best for you. Also make sure that you haven't inadvertently set in exposure compensation.
Download Nikon Capture NX-D and View NX-i. They're free downloads from Nikon's website. View NX-i has a transfer function built in. It will create a new folder for you when it transfers files and will number the folders sequentially. If you like to work with layers, Photoshop Elements is a good editor to get. You can do creative things with it.
Jan 14, 2017 20:48:38 #
mas24 wrote:
Yeah, I have been doing that for a few years now. My thumb keeps hitting the dial.Super glue in Manual Mode? That has to be a first ever, read by me.
Jan 14, 2017 21:23:35 #
Omg lmaooooo all I read was that's some ears on that kid..... he actually plays with them because their still too big for his head hahaahaha. Thank you for the advise
Jan 15, 2017 01:54:46 #
MtnMan wrote:
Good start! br br Not all tack sharp where they n... (show quote)
I agree with MtnMan. I think his approach will help sharpen your photos. Remember, EV adjustment can only be used when NOT using manual. Also, once you've set EV for one photograph, be sure to set it back to 0 once you're finished. If a photo does come out a bit dark, it can always be adjusted very easily in the software that is provided with Windows 10. If you use Apple, I'm sure it provides a similar program. I am amazed at how a photo can be brightened or darkened (and other effect done) with the simple software provided with the operating system.
Jan 15, 2017 05:11:50 #
Okay great thank you so much. I'll put all these ideas together. I have a Mac by the way. Also any suggestions on SD Card? My turn around time viewing my pictures seems a little long and frustrating. Could that be because of my card.
Jan 15, 2017 06:15:25 #
2 x SD-cards Extreme Pro SanDisk 16GB or 32GB 95MB/s - never had a card fail yet. I set the mode to backup for security nevertheless but you can do RAW on one card and JPG on another or overflow as you wish. The 95 MB/s speed is important if you want to maximise your frames per second.
For an image editor you might want to look at ON1 Photo RAW or MacPhun Luminar as easier to use than Lightroom and cheaper. Luminar does not yet have photo management yet but it's coming and is the cheapest. I personally use Capture One Pro but it's more expensive albeit with the best image quality in my opinion. Never been a fan of Lightroom but many swear by it.
For an image editor you might want to look at ON1 Photo RAW or MacPhun Luminar as easier to use than Lightroom and cheaper. Luminar does not yet have photo management yet but it's coming and is the cheapest. I personally use Capture One Pro but it's more expensive albeit with the best image quality in my opinion. Never been a fan of Lightroom but many swear by it.
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