Using Shutter Priority (Page 2): Your camera may've been set to a low ISO. You could try setting the ISO to Auto. That way, both the aperture and the ISO would self-set depending on...

anotherview Loc: California

Your camera may've been set to a low ISO. You could try setting the ISO to Auto. That way, both the aperture and the ISO would self-set depending on conditions, while the shutter speed remains fixed to capture action.

Linda Roina wrote:

I have a Nikon D500. I just want to know what is the purpose of using Shutter Priority for sports when you can't move the aperture? I tried it and got pretty much a dark mess in bright sunlight. Thanks for helping.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

I do not mean to be rude but you have to learn how to use your camera. Shutter priority has the advantage as an AUTO mode of allowing to set the shutter speed you prefer, like when shooting sports or wildlife. It works very well with the ISO speed of the camera and will vary the aperture to fit the shutter speed that you have selected. When it cannot select the aperture it is time to play with the ISO setting.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

I just bought the D7500 for my daughter for sports purposes. It has the same low-light capabilities as the D500. They are fantastic cameras. I wonder if I should have gotten her the D500 for its AF capabilities. However, don't be afraid to crank up the ISO. She uses ISO 6000 very easily with no noise. By taking test shots at your site, you should be able to get a feel for how you should set it to be able to get both the shutter speed and aperture range that you desire....even when set on shutter priority.

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

Linda Roina wrote:

I have a Nikon D500. I just want to know what is the purpose of using Shutter Priority for sports when you can't move the aperture? I tried it and got pretty much a dark mess in bright sunlight. Thanks for helping.

Shutter Priority is not the best setting for sports. I'd use Aperture Priority. But when you use AP (A on Nikon- AV on Canon) you need to keep an eye on the shutter duration all the time and make sure that it's not giving you blurry images from all the movement. It takes a little practice, but as soon as you figure out what the slowest shutter speed is that will net you some acceptable images, then learn where the button is to adjust your ISO so that your shutter never drops below that threshold.

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

Linda Roina wrote:

I have a Nikon D500. I just want to know what is the purpose of using Shutter Priority for sports when you can't move the aperture? I tried it and got pretty much a dark mess in bright sunlight. Thanks for helping.

Set your shutter speed to at least 1/1,000 sec and ISO to Auto.

SteveR Loc: Michigan

jeep_daddy wrote:

Shutter Priority is not the best setting for sport... (show quote)

Huh? What you do is use shutter priority because you need a fast enough speed to stop the action, but also set the ISO to make sure you get the aperture that you want.

jackpinoh Loc: Kettering, OH 45419

SteveR wrote:

Huh? What you do is use shutter priority because you need a fast enough speed to stop the action, but also set the ISO to make sure you get the aperture that you want.

Or use Manual mode with Auto ISO.

anotherview Loc: California

Actually, the best answer. But I sensed the OP had a beginner's level of understanding. The Manual mode of shooting strikes fear in some beginners.

jackpinoh wrote:

Or use Manual mode with Auto ISO.

PHRubin Loc: Nashville TN USA

I don't understand "when you can't move the aperture". If the camera can't set the aperture, something is wrong. Shutter speed preferred means you set the shutter speed, the camera picks the aperture needed for correct exposure for the ISO in use. If all is too dark, the ISO wasn't high enough for the speed chosen and available light.

Notorious T.O.D. Loc: Harrisburg, North Carolina

I think that statement is based on a fixed selected ISO so if you choose a shutter speed and then the camera needs an aperture that is either larger or smaller than the lens can go you get an incorrect exposure. Same thing can happen with Exposure Compensation, you can bump into an aperture need that can't be achieved. If you are using auto ISO then it should not be an issue...most of the time...

Best,
Todd Ferguson

PHRubin wrote:

I don't understand "when you can't move the aperture". If the camera can't set the aperture, something is wrong. Shutter speed preferred means you set the shutter speed, the camera picks the aperture needed for correct exposure for the ISO in use. If all is too dark, the ISO wasn't high enough for the speed chosen and available light.

BebuLamar

I think the OP doesn't read the thread anymore just wanted a rant for nothing.

R.G. Loc: Scotland

jackpinoh wrote:

Or use Manual mode with Auto ISO.

. A quick lesson in Manual + Auto ISO:-

Make a sensible choice for the aperture (the lowest f-stop that you think will give you the DOF that you need). Then all you need to do is play off shutter speed against ISO.

ISO noise may not be something that you want, but it would have to be really bad to render a shot useless. However, too much motion blur (caused by too slow a shutter speed) will render a shot unrecoverable.

JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco

BebuLamar wrote:

I think the OP doesn't read the thread anymore just wanted a rant for nothing.

I think the OP had a valid question, but I wouldn't blame him for leaving since he is getting the same advice over and over by people who don't read the other responses.

BebuLamar

JohnSwanda wrote:

I think the OP had a valid question, but I wouldn't blame him for leaving since he is getting the same advice over and over by people who don't read the other responses.

I believe so too but the OP didn't care to explain the "Aperture can not change".

jeep_daddy Loc: Prescott AZ

SteveR wrote:

Huh? What you do is use shutter priority because you need a fast enough speed to stop the action, but also set the ISO to make sure you get the aperture that you want.

Yeah, and what happens if your ISO is say 400 and then you take a shot in a shaded area? I'll tell you what happens, the same thing that the OP is complaining about. The aperture goes wide open and then your picture is underexposed by a lot. I can see using auto ISO but I'm not a fan because you can't use compensation when using Auto ISO. Also when you use Auto ISO it could go really high and give you a lot of noise. My way, at least you have a chance of getting a properly exposed image; if you are steady and the animal isn't moving a lot, some of the images will be sharp - maybe not all, but some will be.