Auto ISO
Jan 29, 2019 14:35:59 #
When are good times to consider using Auto ISO. I use a 7D Mark ll and mainly do landscapes, animals, birds, and I sometimes try BIF. Thanks.
Jan 29, 2019 14:40:17 #
I use A mode and Auto ISO about 60% of the time. The other time full manual that is in M and Auto ISO OFF.
Jan 29, 2019 14:44:41 #
For me, never. But, that's just me.
--Bob
--Bob
will47 wrote:
When are good times to consider using Auto ISO. I use a 7D Mark ll and mainly do landscapes, animals, birds, and I sometimes try BIF. Thanks.
Jan 29, 2019 14:45:17 #
Jan 29, 2019 14:51:42 #
will47 wrote:
When are good times to consider using Auto ISO. I use a 7D Mark ll and mainly do landscapes, animals, birds, and I sometimes try BIF. Thanks.
I only use Auto ISO when I am in Manual Exposure and have set the the Aperture and Shutter Speed to specific settings I want for the picture, and there is changing lighting conditions.
For example outdoor Macro on a partly cloudy day.
Jan 29, 2019 15:08:22 #
I rarely use auto ISO. I'm in the habit of setting the ISO for the ambient shooting conditions. But, like I said, it's a habit. There's really no reason you can't use auto ISO on you 7D II almost all the time, it's that good; at least it is on my 7D II. Times when not to use auto ISO, when shooting in a highly reflective environment like snow or the ocean, or, when you need more light than is available and going high is the only realistic way you're going to get the photo. Of course there are those who would never use auto anything as if shooting full manual is some sort of a badge of honor. I shot full manual back in the day, but when Canon introduced that A1, it became easy to learn to trust the Canon engineers. I use to shoot a lot from my motorcycle with my A1 and making settings adjustments was virtually impossible and my keeper rate was pretty darn good.
Jan 29, 2019 15:09:17 #
Does not using auto-iso, or auto anything else, give you a result that pleases you more? Does not using auto give you more satisfaction because you are more involved in the process? These are both good reasons. Is your only reason because "that's what the purists do?" I use program modes (Action, Landscape, etc.) most of the time because it is quicker and easier and because much of the time the camera is smarter than I am.
Jan 29, 2019 15:10:36 #
will47 wrote:
When are good times to consider using Auto ISO. I use a 7D Mark ll and mainly do landscapes, animals, birds, and I sometimes try BIF. Thanks.
I have used it before when following birds or creatures that move fast in changing light with my 7dII. It worked well enough, but nowadays I mostly set it for the prevailing light conditions.
Jan 29, 2019 15:14:30 #
will47 wrote:
When are good times to consider using Auto ISO. I use a 7D Mark ll and mainly do landscapes, animals, birds, and I sometimes try BIF. Thanks.
I use it most of the time. I agree with Fotoartist ("Better to ask when Not to use it")
You might be interested in these recent UHH topics that address Auto ISO:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-574374-1.html (Situations Where Aperture-priority or Shutter-priority Work better than manual or Auto ISO + Manual + EC)
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-573649-1.html (Myth:- M + Auto ISO isn't manual.)
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-572707-1.html (“Manual + Auto ISO”; is it the best shooting mode for beginners who want to go beyond full Auto?)
Jan 29, 2019 15:21:57 #
Because the Canon M6 is new to me, I've been shooting completely auto for the time being. One hindrance, is that some of the dials are a bit difficult to manipulate so I may remain in the auto mode indefinitely. So far it's been for close ups and a few still, just testing the colors and lighting. Once a new lens has been acquired, I may explore landscape and more.
Jan 29, 2019 15:45:50 #
I like and use auto ISO a lot, within preset ranges. Rapidly changing lighting conditions requires a wide range (think early morning and/or late evening) auto ISO say 100-1600. Most of the daylight hours of late spring to early fall allow for a very limited range of 100-400. Using auto ISO within ranges allows me to concentrate more on the subject and less on the camera.
Jan 29, 2019 17:17:19 #
I use it most of the time (along with manual shutter and aperture). I DON’T use it when shooting ETTL flash. I want control over shutter speed (avoiding blurred shots) and DOF, but I let the camera decide on ISO, which it can do in changing light conditions much more rapidly than I can. Also one less thing to think about - time I can spend composing. It helps if your particular camera is comfortable with higher ISOs without objectionable noise, but you can typically set the highest max ISO it will select before modifying other settings.
Jan 29, 2019 17:49:43 #
mwsilvers
Loc: Central New Jersey
rmalarz wrote:
For me, never. But, that's just me.
--Bob
--Bob
Auto ISO is very handy in fast changing lighting situations, especially when you are trying to capture moving subjects and don't have time to fiddle with ISO settings.
Jan 29, 2019 20:22:56 #
will47 wrote:
When are good times to consider using Auto ISO. I use a 7D Mark ll and mainly do landscapes, animals, birds, and I sometimes try BIF. Thanks.
Animals and birds in changing light situations. When going into and out of buildings. Not really needed for a landscape scene.
Jan 29, 2019 21:01:12 #
will47 wrote:
When are good times to consider using Auto ISO. I use a 7D Mark ll and mainly do landscapes, animals, birds, and I sometimes try BIF. Thanks.
I use it when shooting aperure priority, because, for my Olympus bodies, it does exactly what I would do.
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