Hints to remember custom settings: My Nikon P7100 allows me to make 2 customs settings from 4 choices, then I have 3 settings that I can customize almost anything. I've figured out how...

Sparkleplenty

My Nikon P7100 allows me to make 2 customs settings from 4 choices, then I have 3 settings that I can customize almost anything. I've figured out how to set them up, but wonder how one remembers what they did, especially when rushed to take a pic. I was thinking of putting a sticky note in the case to refer to, I think with time I might remember. Any suggestions?

June Loc: Blue Mountains AUSTRALIA

Hi,
Am doing jog memory notes for myself on blank business cards
covered in plastic hole punched in corner and slip around neck
or in pocket would be interested in hearing others..Cheers

GEEJAY Loc: witness protection

I use Aperture for storing my prints and editing.It has all the info for every shot.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sparkleplenty wrote:

My Nikon P7100 allows me to make 2 customs settings from 4 choices, then I have 3 settings that I can customize almost anything. I've figured out how to set them up, but wonder how one remembers what they did, especially when rushed to take a pic. I was thinking of putting a sticky note in the case to refer to, I think with time I might remember. Any suggestions?

I wondered the same thing myself. That's why I never used them. Also, I couldn't decide what to assign to them. I thought they would be good for some setting I had to use often, but making the adjust ment required several steps. Having a custom button would be ideal. If I were using the setting often, then I would remember (I think).

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sparkleplenty wrote:

My Nikon P7100 allows me to make 2 customs settings from 4 choices, then I have 3 settings that I can customize almost anything. I've figured out how to set them up, but wonder how one remembers what they did, especially when rushed to take a pic. I was thinking of putting a sticky note in the case to refer to, I think with time I might remember. Any suggestions?

I made up plastic-coated cards for my cameras. I can print new ones with items listed alphabetically or by function. I can also color-code them.

2x25mpg Loc: Long Island NY

Trade up to a Canon. LoL.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Sparkleplenty wrote:

My Nikon P7100 allows me to make 2 customs settings from 4 choices, then I have 3 settings that I can customize almost anything. I've figured out how to set them up, but wonder how one remembers what they did, especially when rushed to take a pic. I was thinking of putting a sticky note in the case to refer to, I think with time I might remember. Any suggestions?

I made some for video. I set one up for a 50th, 60th and 125th for video but I found out that since the aperture and ISO will change so much that using the custom settings really didn't work. For instance: I set up C1 for 1/50th f8 ISO400. But when I use C1 my light dictates that I increase ISO, fstop, or both. After I'm done shooting that segment and the camera goes to sleep, when it wakes up it seems to revert back to the C1 settings and I have to change them back to the desired fstop and ISO. What a pain. So I figure it's best to just know what you'r going to be shooing and know how to create and save a custom setting on the fly so that you can switch fast.

BHC Loc: Strawberry Valley, JF, USA

Sparkleplenty wrote:

My Nikon P7100 allows me to make 2 customs settings from 4 choices, then I have 3 settings that I can customize almost anything. I've figured out how to set them up, but wonder how one remembers what they did, especially when rushed to take a pic. I was thinking of putting a sticky note in the case to refer to, I think with time I might remember. Any suggestions?

Do you have a "Smart Phone" or other similar device. If you have texting, text the settings to yourself and save in Favorites. I have mine in Pages on my iPad.

Sparkleplenty

I do have a smart phone, I can't believe I didn't think of this as I put much in my note pad and save. Thanks for being so smart.

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jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Someone posted this in another thread. http://www.photocheatsheets.com/?n=900

Sparkleplenty

Hi Jerry, I took a peak at the site and was impressed. I think I will spend some time and probably order something. I've spend hrs/hrs on the custom settings and I think I'm thinking they might not be the help I thought they would be.

I just love the name Jerry...
Bye,
Geri

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

Sparkleplenty wrote:

Hi Jerry, I took a peak at the site and was impressed. I think I will spend some time and probably order something. I've spend hrs/hrs on the custom settings and I think I'm thinking they might not be the help I thought they would be.

I just love the name Jerry...
Bye,
Geri

What's not to love?! It's a name associated with good looks and intelligence.

June Loc: Blue Mountains AUSTRALIA

In regard to the cheat sheets I bought from Ebay set of cards 8 in total with post to Aussie $15.00, very good as I am very new to new camera Canon 600D, for what ever reason not on Ebay now, had a look at their site called www.folosharp.com they had a special on full set of 20 for your 4th July for $29. or cards are $5 each which surprised me as they were a lot cheaper on Ebay well worth a look, sorry if this was answered late do not always check am a bit of an old chook

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

June wrote:

I am very new to new camera Canon 600D

Interesting. Nikon is coming out with a D600. Why can't these companies be more imaginative with their names?

richnash46 Loc: Texas

jerryc41 wrote:

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Jerry you are sooo smart! That is a great idea! I have a card laminator and I'm going to do exactly as you describe! Thanks!