Auto exposure.
Oct 1, 2018 13:19:41 #
I shoot my Nikon D7100 with these settings:
Manual mode
Back button focus with AFC and 9 focus points
Auto ISO with ISO range 100-2500
AE-lock programmed to the DOF button
Center weighted metering.
I find that this work perfect for me. I chose aperture and exposure time depending on DOF needed or if I need a shorter or longer shutter time. Keeping an eye on the ISO I adjust time or aperture if needed. This is quickly done with the command dials.
I read a question about shooting in fully auto, that is letting the camera adjust everything, including focus. Normally auto setting will focus on a closest object, even if that is not what you want. There is actually a way around this!
(At least on the D7100):
With BBF you can set the focusing back to AF-C and chose how many focusing points you need.
With the camera set for Auto you can select what you want in focus and the camera will select exposure!
I really don’t see any need to shoot like that unless you don’t know anything at all about aperture and shuttertime etc.
This is just a tip how you can shoot Auto and still chose what to focus on.
(I haven’t checked if this is still possible without BBF, but I suspect it works)
Manual mode
Back button focus with AFC and 9 focus points
Auto ISO with ISO range 100-2500
AE-lock programmed to the DOF button
Center weighted metering.
I find that this work perfect for me. I chose aperture and exposure time depending on DOF needed or if I need a shorter or longer shutter time. Keeping an eye on the ISO I adjust time or aperture if needed. This is quickly done with the command dials.
I read a question about shooting in fully auto, that is letting the camera adjust everything, including focus. Normally auto setting will focus on a closest object, even if that is not what you want. There is actually a way around this!
(At least on the D7100):
With BBF you can set the focusing back to AF-C and chose how many focusing points you need.
With the camera set for Auto you can select what you want in focus and the camera will select exposure!
I really don’t see any need to shoot like that unless you don’t know anything at all about aperture and shuttertime etc.
This is just a tip how you can shoot Auto and still chose what to focus on.
(I haven’t checked if this is still possible without BBF, but I suspect it works)
Oct 1, 2018 14:00:16 #
Oct 1, 2018 14:09:31 #
Oct 1, 2018 14:18:44 #
IDguy
Loc: Idaho
Elmerviking wrote:
I shoot my Nikon D7100 with these settings: br Man... (show quote)
On most cameras Auto is an exposure control mode. You cannot choose metering mode or exposure settings. You say you set M exposure mode. That lets you control everything.
I think you are addressing Auto ISO, which is not the same as the green Auto exposure mode. But it automatically adjusts exposure in M mode,
Back button focus has nothing to do with it.
Oct 1, 2018 14:43:24 #
IDguy wrote:
On most cameras Auto is an exposure control mode. You cannot choose metering mode or exposure settings. You say you set M exposure mode. That lets you control everything.
I think you are addressing Auto ISO, which is not the same as the green Auto exposure mode. But it automatically adjusts exposure in M mode,
Back button focus has nothing to do with it.
I think you are addressing Auto ISO, which is not the same as the green Auto exposure mode. But it automatically adjusts exposure in M mode,
Back button focus has nothing to do with it.
You misunderstood me. I was referring to shooting full auto mode , where the camera automatically chooses what to focus on. I said that you can still bypass this “auto focus choice” by choosing ANY focusing mode, that is auto exposure with manually chosed focusing mode.
Oct 1, 2018 15:57:29 #
Although I usually shoot in Aperture Priority or Manual, I usually carry my camera in Automatic mode. I've seen too many (good) photographers adjusting their cameras while good shots got away. I will grant you that my quick shots may not be that good, but at least I have something where many don't.
Oct 1, 2018 16:10:03 #
The reason people shoot Auto P A and S is its simplicity, whilst generating passable to great shots for a whole range of situations and light. When learning 'Photography' the first thing you want is 'success' rather than murky images.
It can take time to learn the finer points and familiarity with the camera. Often, one can generate a great deal of pleasure simply learning a new technique, step by step, without actually realizing 'The why' it works. That takes both time and personal interest.
The argument about whether the camera or the person takes 'control' is moot....How many car drivers actually service their own vehicle beyond adding gas,oil and air.? If it works - don't mess.
I have been using a camera for about 7 years. I can use manual, but only rarely and as a last resort when conditions demand an 'out of the box' solution. That is after being a 'club member' reading masses of information and being on UHH for about the same 7 years.
Eventually those that persevere have a a hobby that gives them good results almost consistently. They treat the 'disasters' just the same as 'Seeing the great shot whilst not carrying a camera' problem.
Being told 'how' to shoot, should be treated like being told 'what lens to buy' for a particular vacation. (Just another opinion) Life is lived in a variety of ways - why should a hobby conform to other people's ideals.
have fun
It can take time to learn the finer points and familiarity with the camera. Often, one can generate a great deal of pleasure simply learning a new technique, step by step, without actually realizing 'The why' it works. That takes both time and personal interest.
The argument about whether the camera or the person takes 'control' is moot....How many car drivers actually service their own vehicle beyond adding gas,oil and air.? If it works - don't mess.
I have been using a camera for about 7 years. I can use manual, but only rarely and as a last resort when conditions demand an 'out of the box' solution. That is after being a 'club member' reading masses of information and being on UHH for about the same 7 years.
Eventually those that persevere have a a hobby that gives them good results almost consistently. They treat the 'disasters' just the same as 'Seeing the great shot whilst not carrying a camera' problem.
Being told 'how' to shoot, should be treated like being told 'what lens to buy' for a particular vacation. (Just another opinion) Life is lived in a variety of ways - why should a hobby conform to other people's ideals.
have fun
Oct 1, 2018 16:13:41 #
[quote=BHC]Although I usually shoot in Aperture Priority or Manual, I usually carry my camera in Automatic mode. I've seen too many (good) photographers adjusting their cameras while good shots got away. I will grant you that my quick shots may not be that good, but at least I have something where many don't.[/e
Everybody have their own preference. What suits you may, or may not, suit anybody else. Keep shooting the way you like!. I cannot tell you what fits you.😊
Cheers!
Everybody have their own preference. What suits you may, or may not, suit anybody else. Keep shooting the way you like!. I cannot tell you what fits you.😊
Cheers!
Oct 1, 2018 16:29:16 #
Oct 2, 2018 08:21:34 #
Guyserman
Loc: Benton, AR
BHC wrote:
Although I usually shoot in Aperture Priority or Manual, I usually carry my camera in Automatic mode. I've seen too many (good) photographers adjusting their cameras while good shots got away. I will grant you that my quick shots may not be that good, but at least I have something where many don't.
Sounds good to me. Why didn't I think of that. Thank you, BHC.
Oct 2, 2018 08:24:41 #
Elmerviking wrote:
I find that this work perfect for me.
Well, if you're going to be satisfied with perfect...
Oct 2, 2018 08:26:34 #
[quote=Elmerviking][quote=BHC]Although I usually shoot in Aperture Priority or Manual, I usually carry my camera in Automatic mode.
I watched some videos by Joel Sartori, Nat Geo photographer. He says that he leaves his cameras sitting around the house set to Auto. When he sees a quick shot, he knows he can pick up a camera and get a good result. If he has to adjust everything, the shot will be gone.
I watched some videos by Joel Sartori, Nat Geo photographer. He says that he leaves his cameras sitting around the house set to Auto. When he sees a quick shot, he knows he can pick up a camera and get a good result. If he has to adjust everything, the shot will be gone.
Oct 2, 2018 10:50:08 #
[quote=jerryc41][quote=Elmerviking]
I generally shoot landscape and other "non-moving" subjects. I actually try to take an initial shot or 2 of my subject in Auto mode, then change to Manual and make my adjusted settings. Unless there is a UFO or Bigfoot that I have to get immediately or lose it, I generally will end up discarding the Auto set images and work with the ones I set up manually. BUT... there has been a time or two that I captured an image in Auto that I would have missed had I been required to make any adjustments to the camera. So, there's that...
Shoot how and what makes you happy - results are what matters, way more than method.
BHC wrote:
Although I usually shoot in Aperture Priority or Manual, I usually carry my camera in Automatic mode.
I watched some videos by Joel Sartori, Nat Geo photographer. He says that he leaves his cameras sitting around the house set to Auto. When he sees a quick shot, he knows he can pick up a camera and get a good result. If he has to adjust everything, the shot will be gone.
I watched some videos by Joel Sartori, Nat Geo photographer. He says that he leaves his cameras sitting around the house set to Auto. When he sees a quick shot, he knows he can pick up a camera and get a good result. If he has to adjust everything, the shot will be gone.
I generally shoot landscape and other "non-moving" subjects. I actually try to take an initial shot or 2 of my subject in Auto mode, then change to Manual and make my adjusted settings. Unless there is a UFO or Bigfoot that I have to get immediately or lose it, I generally will end up discarding the Auto set images and work with the ones I set up manually. BUT... there has been a time or two that I captured an image in Auto that I would have missed had I been required to make any adjustments to the camera. So, there's that...
Shoot how and what makes you happy - results are what matters, way more than method.
Oct 2, 2018 13:37:16 #
Elmerviking wrote:
I shoot my Nikon D7100 with these settings: br Man... (show quote)
I never heard that there were any doubts by anybody not being able to put the focus where one wants it to be, while shooting in auto (?)!
Oct 2, 2018 14:02:23 #
speters wrote:
I never heard that there were any doubts by anybody not being able to put the focus where one wants it to be, while shooting in auto (?)!
I am not sure I understand what you say (English is not my native language).
The fact is when shooting in Auto mode ( point and shoot mode) the camera decides what to focus on...normally the closest object. That might not be what YOU want to be in focus. As I said, you can on most DSLRs ,like Nikon D7100,
press the auto/manual focus button on the lower left frontside of the camera and chose focus point. The camera will set the exposure, but you choose where to focus!
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