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Jun 14, 2012 23:18:43   #
birdpix wrote:
Barbara: you should also check your ISO. The only way for "Safety Shift" to need to RAISE your shutter speed in low light conditions is if the ISO is high enough to cause the light meter to require an f/stop above the maximum (smallest opening) available for your lens, usually f/22. If you are shooting sunsets with a bright sun in the photo this with a high ISO could cause the problem.


I will play with it tomorrow at sunset. I will watch the ISO, probably set it manually. So far it is working, even in very low light.
By the way, I LOVE your bird photos!
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Jun 14, 2012 22:21:38   #
artsyfan wrote:
olcoach wrote:
Hi, I just checked my 7D and mine indicates it is enabled but I can't get rid of it. What am I missing. I have used the set button but nothing changes. Help! Thanks, Mike


go to C.Fn I: Exposure
set
set again
use the front wheel to go to Disable
set

that's how it works in my 7D :)
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Jun 14, 2012 22:20:23   #
olcoach wrote:
Hi, I just checked my 7D and mine indicates it is enabled but I can't get rid of it. What am I missing. I have used the set button but nothing changes. Help! Thanks, Mike


go to C.Fn I: Exposure
set
set again
use the front wheel to go to O:Disable
set

that's how it works in my 7D :)
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Jun 14, 2012 21:15:49   #
Thank you les-stockton. Yes, I use auto ISO, but that does not cause the problem. I was so puzzled by this, luckily the problem is solved now.
Thanks again, Barbara.
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Jun 14, 2012 20:54:18   #
OMG, that's it!! Thank you birdpix :) You have no idea how happy I am to have this problem fixed. I would have never ever guessed this. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!!
Barbara.

Barbara:
Check to see if you have enabled "Safety Shift". It is in the Custom Function menue for exposure:C.Fn I-06. This enables the camera to adjust the shutter speed if it runs out of f/stops as it tries to adjust for changing lighting conditions.[/quote]
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Jun 14, 2012 17:46:00   #
I have my 7D for 3 years now and I'm very happy with it.

However, I noticed a problem when I'm photographing in low light with the camera settings.
I was trying to set the camera to a slow shutter in TV to photograph the beach at sunset in El Capitan. The camera took the pictures in a much faster shutter even though it was on shutter priority.
What am I doing wrong? I hope it is something I do wrong rather than my camera having a problem.

Thank you for you comments,
Barbara.
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Mar 23, 2012 23:23:24   #
Nomad, thanks again for the book title. I bought it and it is a wonderful book, very well written with so many images to look at. I will be very well prepared for the next bar mitzvah...thanks again.
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Mar 16, 2012 12:15:49   #
barbkelly wrote:
Barbara, what kind of rechargeable batteries do you have? I use Eneloop brand and they seem to go on forever.


My rechargeable batteries were energizer, I'm guessing they were old and that's why they didn't last.
Before this photoshoot I went to Hooper to buy the eneloop batteries, but they don't sell them. I ended up using new non- rechargeable energizer batteries, and like I mentioned earlier, one package lasted through the whole event, about 600 flash photos. No complaint there!
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Mar 15, 2012 22:42:02   #
larrycumba wrote:
In the op it was said after five shots the 580ex stopped working. I didn't catch why.What was the problem with it?


it must have been the batteries, I used my rechargeable batteries back then, learned my lesson. Now I use brandnew non -rechargeable batteries and have an extra pack with me. I did not need the extras, even though I took about 600 flash photos that night.
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Mar 15, 2012 12:00:48   #
barbkelly wrote:
I'm glad you had fun and got some good images!! I hope you will share some with us!


Thank again for all the helpful tips. Though I'm still more comfortable with outdoor photoshoots, I will not turn down any indoor events. The 580 EX is a must-have for me and I am reading a book and have the video to learn more about the best use for this flash.
I am attaching a few pictures from the B'nai...
Thanks and best wishes,
Barbara.

PS: we had some family portraits taken before the event, I attach a silly one...then the actual ceremony (yes, they wanted me to take pictures and videos)...and then the party.

cousins goofing around


the B'nai


party

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Mar 5, 2012 14:40:57   #
Thank you for all the helpful and very valuable tips. I followed them all and had a fantastic experience.
And even though some members are not exactly encouraging, I just focused on the nicer comments, thank you.
I am a photographer, just do not have any degree in photography which is why I call my myself casual photographer. I was just a bit nervoes because I usually photograph outdoors. It was fun though and I got lots of beautiful images, even from the service itself. Now on to the editing part.
Thanks again, Barbara.
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Mar 2, 2012 11:08:47   #
Thank you for the great responses, I watched a video on the 580 EX, it is a bit complicated to me. Good idea to practice in the house first and also to use bounce-flash.
Do you know the settings on the 580 for this indoor event? It will be ETTL, but then there's the Mode, zoom and the flashH symbol.

Oh, and I will buy extra batteries today!! Thank you!
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Mar 1, 2012 11:59:10   #
Hi, I'm new to this forum and already learned a few things just by browsing the posts.
I have a question for an upcoming photoshoot this Saturday. I am just a casual photographer and will shoot the bat/bar mitzvah for a friend of a friend. I'm a bit nervoes since I don't know the people and the room, only shot a bar mitzvah once before.

I have the Canon 7D and I have the 580EX flash that I want to use since the event is indoors. Any tips on how to set the flash and the camera to get best results? I have not yet used the 580EX successfully and would love to give it another try, but I cannot risk loosing good moments either.

I am attaching 2 pictures from last year's photoshoot of my friend's sons' bar mitzvah. I brought the 580EX, but after 5 pictures it didn't work anymore so all picutres were taken with the regular flash, some were too bright, some too dark. It took a while for the flash to be ready between shots and that made me nervoes...

I will be greatful for any input,
Barbara.

very important moment...and so quick


this picture is too dark

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