Manual Mode and ISO setting
Apr 9, 2020 20:29:15 #
augieg27
Loc: Central California
I have searched, read and looked (including this forum) for an answer to this question:
In manual mode you control the settings and don't allow the camera to do it, OK, but if after you set the shutter speed and aperture and have the right exposure, how about the ISO?
Do you also set the ISO or use auto ISO?
Perhaps this question have addressed and I missed it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Augie
In manual mode you control the settings and don't allow the camera to do it, OK, but if after you set the shutter speed and aperture and have the right exposure, how about the ISO?
Do you also set the ISO or use auto ISO?
Perhaps this question have addressed and I missed it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Augie
Apr 9, 2020 20:30:45 #
augieg27 wrote:
I have searched, read and looked (including this forum) for an answer to this question:
In manual mode you control the settings and don't allow the camera to do it, OK, but if after you set the shutter speed and aperture and have the right exposure, how about the ISO?
Do you also set the ISO or use auto ISO?
Perhaps this question have addressed and I missed it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Augie
In manual mode you control the settings and don't allow the camera to do it, OK, but if after you set the shutter speed and aperture and have the right exposure, how about the ISO?
Do you also set the ISO or use auto ISO?
Perhaps this question have addressed and I missed it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Augie
Yes you set the ISO also. I am not a fan of auto ISO
Apr 9, 2020 20:42:46 #
UHH member and professional photographer Steve Perry:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-517754-2.html#8771285
"Auto ISO is simply a tool and can be incredibly beneficial if you know how to use it. The only autoexposure mode I use when shooting wildlife is Manual + Auto ISO. This allows me to set the shutter speed and F/stop while the camera floats the ISO."
Be sure to watch the video (linked in the comments).
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-517754-2.html#8771285
"Auto ISO is simply a tool and can be incredibly beneficial if you know how to use it. The only autoexposure mode I use when shooting wildlife is Manual + Auto ISO. This allows me to set the shutter speed and F/stop while the camera floats the ISO."
Be sure to watch the video (linked in the comments).
Apr 9, 2020 20:44:23 #
PixelStan77 wrote:
Yes you set the ISO also. I am not a fan of auto ISO
I agree. If you want to use manual mode, then everything is manually set, shutter speed, aperture and ISO. The sole exception, in my opinion, would be white balance. You can select one of the presets or leave it in AWB. Otherwise, you’re letting the camera make all the decisions.
Apr 9, 2020 20:47:57 #
Another user's testimonial re auto ISO - with photos 
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-528764-1.html#8981920
That post explains, as does Steve's, when and why they use and they show proof of its success. Whether either is relevant to the OP's interests, we don't yet know.
Auto ISO worked well for me when shooting a foggy cow pasture at sunrise, aiming the camera in several directions as the light changed rapidly.
, on Flickr
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, on Flickr
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-528764-1.html#8981920
That post explains, as does Steve's, when and why they use and they show proof of its success. Whether either is relevant to the OP's interests, we don't yet know.
Auto ISO worked well for me when shooting a foggy cow pasture at sunrise, aiming the camera in several directions as the light changed rapidly.
, on Flickr.
, on FlickrApr 9, 2020 20:52:07 #
ggab
Loc: ?
Linda From Maine wrote:
UHH member and professional photographer Steve Perry:
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-517754-2.html#8771285
"Auto ISO is simply a tool and can be incredibly beneficial if you know how to use it. The only autoexposure mode I use when shooting wildlife is Manual + Auto ISO. This allows me to set the shutter speed and F/stop while the camera floats the ISO."
Be sure to watch the video (linked in the comments).
https://www.uglyhedgehog.com/t-517754-2.html#8771285
"Auto ISO is simply a tool and can be incredibly beneficial if you know how to use it. The only autoexposure mode I use when shooting wildlife is Manual + Auto ISO. This allows me to set the shutter speed and F/stop while the camera floats the ISO."
Be sure to watch the video (linked in the comments).
This is very handy out in the woods where you do not have control of the light and want to shoot fast moving animals.
Apr 9, 2020 20:56:41 #
Ysarex
Loc: St. Louis
augieg27 wrote:
I have searched, read and looked (including this forum) for an answer to this question:
In manual mode you control the settings and don't allow the camera to do it, OK, but if after you set the shutter speed and aperture and have the right exposure, how about the ISO?
Do you also set the ISO or use auto ISO?
Perhaps this question have addressed and I missed it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Augie
In manual mode you control the settings and don't allow the camera to do it, OK, but if after you set the shutter speed and aperture and have the right exposure, how about the ISO?
Do you also set the ISO or use auto ISO?
Perhaps this question have addressed and I missed it.
Thank you for your assistance.
Augie
Whatever floats your boat. If you set the ISO to auto it's not really full Manual. But it's an excellent way to use your camera. The camera metering system will adjust the ISO to match your set exposure. If you set the ISO manually you have to make sure the ISO is appropriate for the exposure set. Auto ISO can respond very quickly and is a favorite option for people who shoot action.
Joe
Apr 9, 2020 21:01:40 #
Personally, I rarely ever use auto ISO, as I like to keep it as low as possible and I'm not a fan of digital noise.
But what's most important is that you are satisfied with the images generated. Manual ISO or auto ISO, manual focus or auto focus - whatever gets you there.
But what's most important is that you are satisfied with the images generated. Manual ISO or auto ISO, manual focus or auto focus - whatever gets you there.
Apr 9, 2020 21:08:31 #
When shooting manual, you don't really know what the finished product is going to look like until after you shoot. Set auto iso, more often than not, your camera will make the right decision.
Apr 9, 2020 21:19:11 #
Sidwalkastronomy
Loc: New Jersey Shore
I think people missing an important point.
For the camera to be setting f stop and shutter speed it has to use the iso that the camera was on last.
Can't make the first two selections w/o it. Then if you change iso then metering off by amount you move iso.
I set iso first. I try to do low 200
For the camera to be setting f stop and shutter speed it has to use the iso that the camera was on last.
Can't make the first two selections w/o it. Then if you change iso then metering off by amount you move iso.
I set iso first. I try to do low 200
Apr 9, 2020 21:20:29 #
Ched49 wrote:
When shooting manual, you don't really know what the finished product is going to look like until after you shoot. Set auto iso, more often than not, your camera will make the right decision.
I use full manual and use the histogram if I need confirmation. So I have a very good idea of the outcome.
Of course, my landscape photography allows me to take my time so there is no reason to change it.
Basically, it is whatever is comfortable for the person holding the camera, and fits their situation.
Apr 9, 2020 21:41:57 #
Sidwalkastronomy wrote:
I think people missing an important point.
For the camera to be setting f stop and shutter speed it has to use the iso that the camera was on last.
Can't make the first two selections w/o it. Then if you change iso then metering off by amount you move iso.
I set iso first. I try to do low 200
For the camera to be setting f stop and shutter speed it has to use the iso that the camera was on last.
Can't make the first two selections w/o it. Then if you change iso then metering off by amount you move iso.
I set iso first. I try to do low 200
Manual with auto ISO and exposure compensation is another automatic mode so we can't call it full manual, but it's like aperture and shutter priority mode at the same time.
Apr 9, 2020 21:45:21 #
If I use the manual mode then the ISO is manual as well. Most of the time I have flexible shutter speed (that is if the shutter speed changes it won't affect the image) so I don't use auto ISO with manual.
Apr 9, 2020 21:57:25 #
Wingpilot wrote:
I agree. If you want to use manual mode, then everything is manually set, shutter speed, aperture and ISO. The sole exception, in my opinion, would be white balance. You can select one of the presets or leave it in AWB. Otherwise, you’re letting the camera make all the decisions.
Otherwise???
question: who is selecting shutter speed and aperture?
answer: me
question: who is selecting limits to ISO?
answer: me
Apr 9, 2020 22:00:14 #
rook2c4 wrote:
Personally, I rarely ever use auto ISO, as I like to keep it as low as possible
The ISO value chosen when using 'Auto ISO' is purely determined by values used for aperture and speed. Using 'Auto ISO' does not unnecessarily give you higher ISO values.
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