Recommend Settings on D500
Aug 30, 2019 23:24:07 #
I’m wondering about two things:
1. Can anyone recommend a set of go-to settings for BIF? Meaning a combination of f stop, shutter speed, ISO, etc that will more often than not result in a photo that might require some x postproduction, but would otherwise result in a reasonably exposed frame by with wingbeats frozen. Of course this would vary with conditions, but post-prod can solve some underexposure, for example.
2. Has anyone created a custom menu setting that allows them to quickly switch to to the BIF settings via a programmable function button?
TIA for any on-topic suggestions.
doclrb
1. Can anyone recommend a set of go-to settings for BIF? Meaning a combination of f stop, shutter speed, ISO, etc that will more often than not result in a photo that might require some x postproduction, but would otherwise result in a reasonably exposed frame by with wingbeats frozen. Of course this would vary with conditions, but post-prod can solve some underexposure, for example.
2. Has anyone created a custom menu setting that allows them to quickly switch to to the BIF settings via a programmable function button?
TIA for any on-topic suggestions.
doclrb
Aug 30, 2019 23:39:46 #
1/3200; f/5.6; ISO 800...I know you know that this is only a starting point...conditions change constantly...you didn’t mention a lens...this is with the Nikkor 200-500 f/5.6...
Aug 31, 2019 09:09:32 #
Aug 31, 2019 09:19:58 #
I asked that question of a professional bird photographer. His response, 1/5000 at ISO 5000 and wide open. There is probably a way to get a custom setup with a single button, but I would not know how to do that.
Aug 31, 2019 09:26:58 #
Aug 31, 2019 10:49:54 #
ldhflyguy
Loc: near Chicago
I use the setup in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCI1tL-aHcE&list=PLwmt8qwjXqIficY71Q3jdyxqzTaZlryG8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCI1tL-aHcE&list=PLwmt8qwjXqIficY71Q3jdyxqzTaZlryG8
Aug 31, 2019 14:10:34 #
Aug 31, 2019 14:26:13 #
ldhflyguy wrote:
I use the setup in this video:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCI1tL-aHcE&list=PLwmt8qwjXqIficY71Q3jdyxqzTaZlryG8
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MCI1tL-aHcE&list=PLwmt8qwjXqIficY71Q3jdyxqzTaZlryG8
Just wanted to add to this post. I got the book by Mark Smith titled BIRD PHOTOGRAPHY, A Beginner's Guide to Mastering the Art of Capturing Stunning Images of Birds. It covers all areas of bird photography in a detailed, very helpful way. For each of his photos, he indicates all the settings he used including which lens he used. This was helpful to me in seeing what could be done with specific settings (of course, not knowing the actual conditions at the time.)
I really like his Youtube videos too.
Aug 31, 2019 23:07:02 #
What I have learned regarding D500 customization:
1. Through the Photo Shooting menu, shift to an unused photo bank.
2. Activate extended photo bank settings.
3. In Manual Mode, set shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc.
4. In Custom Controls, set the joystick + command dial to Photo Bank.
Now by depressing the joystick and spinning either command dial, you can quickly shift to these BIF presets, stored by the camera, without impact on your default settings in Bank A. And then similarly shift back to Bank A.
Thanks to all for great info.
doclrb
1. Through the Photo Shooting menu, shift to an unused photo bank.
2. Activate extended photo bank settings.
3. In Manual Mode, set shutter speed, aperture, ISO, etc.
4. In Custom Controls, set the joystick + command dial to Photo Bank.
Now by depressing the joystick and spinning either command dial, you can quickly shift to these BIF presets, stored by the camera, without impact on your default settings in Bank A. And then similarly shift back to Bank A.
Thanks to all for great info.
doclrb
Sep 1, 2019 08:03:39 #
Sep 1, 2019 09:29:22 #
Katydid wrote:
Just wanted to add to this post. I got the book b... (show quote)
...Thanks...watched his video...just ordered the book...
Sep 1, 2019 11:46:25 #
SkyKing wrote:
...Thanks...watched his video...just ordered the book...
Many on this site have found great benefit in this book by Steve Perry as well as many other free videos on how to make the Nikon focus system work. Certainly one of the most informational source out there as far as many are concerned.
https://backcountrygallery.com/secrets-nikon-autofocus-system/
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