Newbie problem setting ISO (Nikon D5300): I recently bought a new to me Nikon D5300. I am an amateur NOT pro but I think I’ve got the basics sort of understood. I’ve been shooting...

mizpax

I recently bought a new to me Nikon D5300. I am an amateur NOT pro but I think I’ve got the basics sort of understood. I’ve been shooting mostly in M and also in A modes. Here’s my question: this happens in both modes. When I set the ISO in the camera no matter what I have it set on, when I take the picture (usually in low light situations) the camera changes the ISO. I know it is probably some stupid setting I set up. Maybe one of you can tell me how to get the ISO to stay where I’ve set it.

jmizera Loc: Austin Texas

No sure on the 5300, but many if not most cameras have a separate auto ISO setting. It's the first thing I turn off when I get a new one.

rcarol

In the menu, find "ISO sensitivity settings". Select then scroll to 'Auto ISO sensitivity control" and turn it off.

wetreed

Make sure you push the OK BUTTON,after you make your selection. Sounds stupid, but I have forgotten and the iso just goes back to where it was. Also in some auto modes the camera will always choose the iso.

rcarol

wetreed wrote:

Make sure you push the OK BUTTON,after you make your selection. Sounds stupid, but I have forgotten and the iso just goes back to where it was. Also in some auto modes the camera will always choose the iso.

Good point.

williejoha

If you are shooting M in low light situations, I would recommend setting the ISO to Auto, the shutter at what ever you want and the same with the aperture. Remember, high Shutterspeed together with Small f-stops will push the ISO higher, resulting in more noise.
Good luck
WJH

Silverman Loc: Michigan

rcarol wrote:

In the menu, find "ISO sensitivity settings". Select then scroll to 'Auto ISO sensitivity control" and turn it off.

Ditto,. I agree

mizpax

Thanks! The auto ISO was on. I have found It and turned it off. Yay!!

mizpax

Now that I know where that control is and what it does, I can set it if I need it :-)))

rcarol

mizpax wrote:

Thanks! The auto ISO was on. I have found It and turned it off. Yay!!

Glad it resolved your issue.

chasgroh Loc: Buena Park, CA

williejoha wrote:

If you are shooting M in low light situations, I would recommend setting the ISO to Auto, the shutter at what ever you want and the same with the aperture. Remember, high Shutterspeed together with Small f-stops will push the ISO higher, resulting in more noise.
Good luck
WJH

...even though I shoot with high ISO settings alot, I don't use the auto function. That leaves too much to the camera, IMO. Like, if you're shooting a low light situation and *want* to expose to the left...well, with auto ISO you really can't. I'll always take a test shot or two, set my ISO, then move on. I want to control the noise in my shot. Do I *ever* use the auto ISO capability? Well, not really (I know it's there and if a use ever pops up, I'm on it) but the exposure range corrections, at least when I'm shooting RAW, will be handled in my post production 99.9% of the time.

jerryc41 Loc: Catskill Mts of NY

mizpax wrote:

I recently bought a new to me Nikon D5300. I am an amateur NOT pro but I think I’ve got the basics sort of understood. I’ve been shooting mostly in M and also in A modes. Here’s my question: this happens in both modes. When I set the ISO in the camera no matter what I have it set on, when I take the picture (usually in low light situations) the camera changes the ISO. I know it is probably some stupid setting I set up. Maybe one of you can tell me how to get the ISO to stay where I’ve set it.

It can be frustrating when the camera changes ISO on its own. The links below will give you info about setting the ISO.

http://www.peachpit.com/articles/article.aspx?p=2182571&seqNum=6
https://www.dummies.com/photography/cameras/nikon-camera/how-to-control-the-iso-on-your-nikon-d5300/
https://kenrockwell.com/nikon/d5300/users-guide/index.htm

Good video -
https://www.creativelive.com/courses/nikon-d5100-d5200-dslr-fast-start

mizpax

Thanks for all the links. I’ll be sure to explore them.

lrjames Loc: Lacey Washington

I have used a 5300 since they came out. It sounds like you have the auto iso turned to on. Go to your menu and scroll down to the camera , arrow right and scroll to the ISO sensitivity menu, turn the auto ISO sensitivity to off. Now you should be able to set the ISO

mizpax

Thanks, someone else suggested this and I have done it. Now I need to get out and take some photos! Thanks again.