Advice on Settings
May 27, 2017 07:53:25 #
Hi Everyone,
I just joined the photography forum and apologize for my naivety but I will be joining a storm chase tour next week. I haven't used my camera much up to this point as I'm really new to the world of photography. I have a Canon EOS Rebel T6i. Since I haven't worked with it very much, are there any custom settings that I could set that would possibly help me take a good photo so that I am not playing around with the settings (which is what I'm doing right now:)). I know I'm limited on knowledge here but thought I would reach out to find out if anyone would have some suggestions for a rookie.
Thanks for your help!
I just joined the photography forum and apologize for my naivety but I will be joining a storm chase tour next week. I haven't used my camera much up to this point as I'm really new to the world of photography. I have a Canon EOS Rebel T6i. Since I haven't worked with it very much, are there any custom settings that I could set that would possibly help me take a good photo so that I am not playing around with the settings (which is what I'm doing right now:)). I know I'm limited on knowledge here but thought I would reach out to find out if anyone would have some suggestions for a rookie.
Thanks for your help!
May 27, 2017 07:56:59 #
Kind of depends a lot on your lighting. I would guess in a pinch, fully automatic.
May 27, 2017 08:02:39 #
Thank you for suggesting that. That is the setting I have been using for my pictures. I have played around with a few other manual settings but have no clue what I'm doing. I'm reading about aperture, etc. but will focus on the most simple settings for now I guess.
Thank you again for your help!
Thank you again for your help!
May 27, 2017 08:22:14 #
If you have learned how to do it, set your ISO to 250 and set the camera to aperature mode then set you f stop to f 22. That will give you a great depth of field.
If that is too much information set it on program or auto
If that is too much information set it on program or auto
May 27, 2017 08:26:35 #
Because right now you do not have enough expertise in photography I am going to say that your best bet is to go fully AUTO.
May 27, 2017 08:27:36 #
I'm last person to give advice. IMO Ugly Hedge Hog is the BEST forum. Great people who are educational and helpful. Try Picture priority and shutter priority.
May 27, 2017 08:27:57 #
kkgirl wrote:
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A very helpful book for learning settings is "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson.
May 27, 2017 08:35:28 #
Hi RickL,
I am going to give that a shot (no pun intended)! I'll let you know how I do with it. It's a great way to learn...I'm definitely more hands-on when I learn.
I'll keep you posted!
I am going to give that a shot (no pun intended)! I'll let you know how I do with it. It's a great way to learn...I'm definitely more hands-on when I learn.
I'll keep you posted!
May 27, 2017 08:36:30 #
May 27, 2017 08:37:14 #
May 27, 2017 08:39:19 #
Hello KKgirl welcome to the forum go to youtube and view some videos on your camera. Saying hello from Pittsburgh.
May 27, 2017 19:24:48 #
Welcome to the UHH, what you might want to try with your camera is to shoot with the camera pre-sets, these are the little icons on your mode dial that are a person running-sport mode. a mountain-landscape mode and a face for portrait mode and so on until you learn the camera functions. By doing this your giving yor camera a direction as to the type of photo you want to take.
May 28, 2017 01:44:02 #
kkgirl wrote:
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Which lens(es) are you using? How close does your team want to get? How many vehicles and members on the team? How experienced are they? Is their goal mapping, research or recreation?
May 28, 2017 05:19:05 #
kkgirl wrote:
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Put the camera in aperture priority mode and use iso 400 to start. If you don't want a lot of depth, use a small number like f/4. If you want everything to be in focus like a group shot of people, then stop down which means use a larger number f/stop like f/8 or f/11
Keep and eye in the viewfinder at what shutter speed the camera selects to get the proper exposure at the f/stop you've chosen and if it's too low i.e. 1/15th then either increase the iso or open the aperture (smaller number)
May 28, 2017 05:57:00 #
I agree with Jeep Daddy, although I hope your lens has 'Image Stabilisation' if shooting as slowly as 1/15th.
Most people tend to 'hold their breathe' as they press the shutter button when taking photos.
It's better to breathe slowly two or three times then take the shot at half to two thirds of the exhale. Easily done with very little practice and gives the steadiest shots.
Most people tend to 'hold their breathe' as they press the shutter button when taking photos.
It's better to breathe slowly two or three times then take the shot at half to two thirds of the exhale. Easily done with very little practice and gives the steadiest shots.
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