AF-Area Mode & Metering Settings
May 17, 2019 10:40:06 #
Setting up my Nikon D-5300
Lens = 18x250 Sigma
If you were taking this picture.
What settings would you use ??
AF-Area Mode = Single Point OR Auto Area.
Metering = Matrix, Center Weighted OR Spot.
thanks in advance for your answers.
Lens = 18x250 Sigma
If you were taking this picture.
What settings would you use ??
AF-Area Mode = Single Point OR Auto Area.
Metering = Matrix, Center Weighted OR Spot.
thanks in advance for your answers.
May 17, 2019 10:45:58 #
Metering = Matrix and check the histogram on test shots...
AF? What do you want to showcase... the tulips? if so AF single point, albeit with the wide angle and deep DOF it is less important...
Beautiful color harmonies...
AF? What do you want to showcase... the tulips? if so AF single point, albeit with the wide angle and deep DOF it is less important...
Beautiful color harmonies...
May 17, 2019 10:58:32 #
I'd go with manual settings. I'd spot meter the brightest portion of the clouds, probably the one to the right side of the photo. I'd increase my exposure using f/stops by two-perhaps three- stops. Then, I'd compose the scene, focusing on the kite towards the center. The shutter speed would be sufficient to stop the motion of the kites.
However, camera settings alone aren't going to tell the whole story. They have to be coupled with the processing one is going to do, as well.
--Bob
However, camera settings alone aren't going to tell the whole story. They have to be coupled with the processing one is going to do, as well.
--Bob
Lars Bogart wrote:
Setting up my Nikon D-5300
Lens = 18x250 Sigma
If you were taking this picture.
What settings would you use ??
AF-Area Mode = Single Point OR Auto Area.
Metering = Matrix, Center Weighted OR Spot.
thanks in advance for your answers.
Lens = 18x250 Sigma
If you were taking this picture.
What settings would you use ??
AF-Area Mode = Single Point OR Auto Area.
Metering = Matrix, Center Weighted OR Spot.
thanks in advance for your answers.
May 17, 2019 11:51:44 #
Here is a link to a great source for Nikon in particular:
https://backcountrygallery.com/new-book-exposure-and-metering-for-nikon/
There are many good topics, most of which are free!
https://backcountrygallery.com/new-book-exposure-and-metering-for-nikon/
There are many good topics, most of which are free!
May 18, 2019 09:14:42 #
I am sure matrix metering for a scene such as this will do a great job BUT looking at the color histogram will serve you as a good guide to your exposure. When metering with digital priority should be given to the bright areas, not only because the eye goes to them first but also because clipping highlights is the best way to ruin a photograph.
I am sure you know this but if you meter from a highlight, like Bob has suggested you have to compensate the exposure by at least one stop to bring back the brightness since the meter in your camera will make a bright subject a middle tonality. If you use center weighted metering I suggest that you meter from the foreground excluding the sky. I tend to underexpose by 1/3 of a stop to get some structure in the sky or if so you prefer you can use a polarizer with center weighted metering also metering from the foreground.
There is more than one way to skin a cat.
I am sure you know this but if you meter from a highlight, like Bob has suggested you have to compensate the exposure by at least one stop to bring back the brightness since the meter in your camera will make a bright subject a middle tonality. If you use center weighted metering I suggest that you meter from the foreground excluding the sky. I tend to underexpose by 1/3 of a stop to get some structure in the sky or if so you prefer you can use a polarizer with center weighted metering also metering from the foreground.
There is more than one way to skin a cat.
May 18, 2019 10:46:53 #
Lars Bogart wrote:
Setting up my Nikon D-5300
Lens = 18x250 Sigma
If you were taking this picture.
What settings would you use ??
AF-Area Mode = Single Point OR Auto Area.
Metering = Matrix, Center Weighted OR Spot.
thanks in advance for your answers.
Lens = 18x250 Sigma
If you were taking this picture.
What settings would you use ??
AF-Area Mode = Single Point OR Auto Area.
Metering = Matrix, Center Weighted OR Spot.
thanks in advance for your answers.
I know this is not the answer you had hoped for, but I would suggest that you try the different options and decide for yourself what works best for your creative intent.
May 18, 2019 12:54:23 #
May 18, 2019 13:38:56 #
May 18, 2019 15:35:13 #
BillFeffer wrote:
And shoot RAW.
RAW is not for everybody and the beat goes on!
May 18, 2019 16:02:49 #
DaveO wrote:
RAW is not for everybody and the beat goes on!
Unless one wants the maximum latitude for adjustment. The OP sounds like someone after the best results possible.
May 18, 2019 16:10:52 #
BillFeffer wrote:
Unless one wants the maximum latitude for adjustment. The OP sounds like someone after the best results possible.
My point was that it is an old and beat to death argument that has differing opinions.
May 23, 2019 16:23:54 #
DaveO wrote:
My point was that it is an old and beat to death argument that has differing opinions.
What differing opinions.
If you want to process your pictures to get the best image, you shoot raw.
If you want a good image without having to work on your picture, you use jpeg.
It is pretty simple.
May 23, 2019 16:31:54 #
topcat wrote:
What differing opinions.
If you want to process your pictures to get the best image, you shoot raw.
If you want a good image without having to work on your picture, you use jpeg.
It is pretty simple.
If you want to process your pictures to get the best image, you shoot raw.
If you want a good image without having to work on your picture, you use jpeg.
It is pretty simple.
My point was that it is an old and beat to death argument that has differing opinions.
And the beat goes on. Pretty simple.
I didn't realize that you had the only right answer.
Apparently you are not familiar with the capabilities that some possess that shoot nothing but jpg.
May 23, 2019 17:11:50 #
Exactly!!!
--Bob
--Bob
topcat wrote:
What differing opinions.
If you want to process your pictures to get the best image, you shoot raw.
If you want a good image without having to work on your picture, you use jpeg.
It is pretty simple.
If you want to process your pictures to get the best image, you shoot raw.
If you want a good image without having to work on your picture, you use jpeg.
It is pretty simple.
May 23, 2019 17:18:08 #
Relax Dave. Not everyone has your great depth of wisdom. Some people post to get advice and information/knowledge they don't possess. Differing opinions give them a basis for learning. The rude, critical comments do nothing to add to their knowledge base. Like Thumper's momma said, "If you can't say sumpin nice,.........
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