Scott Hargis's recommended settings
Oct 14, 2018 12:36:39 #
The only possible way your able to get away with one & only one set of camera settings indoors in multiple house settings day in & day out is by having total control of the lighting -- To do that your gonna need to drag along & set-up all your studio lighting -- Not sure that would always work
Oct 14, 2018 13:35:23 #
ken_stern wrote:
OR....The only possible way your able to get away with one & only one set of camera settings indoors in multiple house settings day in & day out is by having total control of the lighting -- To do that your gonna need to drag along & set-up all your studio lighting -- Not sure that would always work
Bracketing and blending. As mentioned above, all my interiors (on tripod) are shot at ISO 100, F9. If I had to adjust for each of 300 shots (900 exposures) per day, I wouldn't have time for travel and PP. Using PhotoMatix batch mode to blend the exposures (not tone mapping), results in high dynamic range photos that need very little PP adjustments.
Examples: http://www.foxvalleytours.com
Oct 14, 2018 17:57:31 #
I thought I replied earlier but I don't see it, and I'm sorry if this is a repeat...
Anyway, I'm a Realtor and amateur photographer and take my own pictures for the MIX.
I use ambient light with or without flash, depending on the shot. The combo is especially important when shooting the view from inside the apartment. You set your aperture for the flash distance (not TTL) and set your shutter to sync with the meter for the outside.
You can choose whatever iso works best for the situation. Be sure the shutter is the proper sync for your camera. There can be so many tricky situations, especially bathrooms and kitchens...and mirrors! I think It's a challenge, esecially if you have to limit your equipment to a camera ( with an 18-140 zoom...D7100) and Sb800 flash....So pick the settings that work best for you! And try different combos!
Anyway, I'm a Realtor and amateur photographer and take my own pictures for the MIX.
I use ambient light with or without flash, depending on the shot. The combo is especially important when shooting the view from inside the apartment. You set your aperture for the flash distance (not TTL) and set your shutter to sync with the meter for the outside.
You can choose whatever iso works best for the situation. Be sure the shutter is the proper sync for your camera. There can be so many tricky situations, especially bathrooms and kitchens...and mirrors! I think It's a challenge, esecially if you have to limit your equipment to a camera ( with an 18-140 zoom...D7100) and Sb800 flash....So pick the settings that work best for you! And try different combos!
Oct 14, 2018 22:05:03 #
bmike101 wrote:
I'm trying to get into real estate photography. I bought a course for it (http://lightingforrealestatephotography.com/) and in it Scott Hargis says to set iso to 320 and the aperture to 7.1 . Why do you think that is? Why wouldn't you set iso to 100 and the aperture to 8? I'm not too concerned with the aperture setting but am curious about why the iso.
A relatively high ISO will allow you to get more out of your flashes.
Oct 15, 2018 12:11:12 #
aubreybogle
Loc: Albuquerque, NM
amfoto1 wrote:
My best guess is that Scott's primary concern is u... (show quote)
This may also my thought whern I read the query.
Oct 16, 2018 06:57:38 #
bmike101
Loc: Gainesville, Florida
"why don't you ask Scott? It would be interesting to hear his reasoning."
well, I asked and he tried to sell me another of his books!
well, I asked and he tried to sell me another of his books!
Oct 16, 2018 07:40:43 #
DavidPine
Loc: Fredericksburg, TX
Because he is bouncing light and his settings work. By raising the ISO he has made room to close down the aperture to achieve a greater DoF. He didn't invent this setting. I sometimes used 400 ISO. I also sping my shutter speed depending on the outside exposure through windows. Others have been using it for quite some time. Get Mike Kelly's course as well.
bmike101 wrote:
I'm trying to get into real estate photography. I bought a course for it (http://lightingforrealestatephotography.com/) and in it Scott Hargis says to set iso to 320 and the aperture to 7.1 . Why do you think that is? Why wouldn't you set iso to 100 and the aperture to 8? I'm not too concerned with the aperture setting but am curious about why the iso.
Oct 16, 2018 08:46:03 #
DavidPine wrote:
Because he is bouncing light and his settings work. By raising the ISO he has made room to close down the aperture to achieve a greater DoF. He didn't invent this setting. I sometimes used 400 ISO. I also sping my shutter speed depending on the outside exposure through windows. Others have been using it for quite some time. Get Mike Kelly's course as well.
If he's making an instructional video, he should be explaining why he uses the settings he does. Just throwing out settings without explaining why isn't helpful.
Oct 16, 2018 12:15:36 #
Kind of silly really...real estate photography requires indoor as well as outdoor shots. To think that one setting covers it all is ridiculous.
bmike101 wrote:
I'm trying to get into real estate photography. I bought a course for it (http://lightingforrealestatephotography.com/) and in it Scott Hargis says to set iso to 320 and the aperture to 7.1 . Why do you think that is? Why wouldn't you set iso to 100 and the aperture to 8? I'm not too concerned with the aperture setting but am curious about why the iso.
Oct 16, 2018 22:21:22 #
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