Settings

[DrenalinJunkie]

I know ALOT depends on the lens being used I am sure but, Would any of you care to share your setting on you cameras with me?


Looking specifically for outdoor/scenic/wildlife settings as well as indoor/people type settings.

Only a few more days until I have my camera in hand and would like to try some proven stuff out for the first pics with it.

[DrenalinJunkie]

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[DrenalinJunkie]

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[DrenalinJunkie]

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[Legdog]

Start in Auto.

Then try aperture priority with the lowest ISO and f stop.

[iamntxhunter]

There is not a setting for a spefic situation each one will be different based on the lighting and your lens ability to gather light.

[Hillary]

Agree.
All settings revolve around light. For Landscapes I would keep your Ap more Closed (Bigger f/ numbers)

[WyoBull]

As a general rule, I most always shoot in Aperature priority mode because I like to be able to control my depth of field.
For wildlife, I usually hang around f5.6 and then go from there depending on the light.
For landscapes, I usually hang around F11-f16.
For portraits, I usually hang around f2.8

There are so many variables though and light is the most important. A great way to learn is obviously by doing it but also study photos on good photography websites and look at the settings the photographer used. After a while you will be able to start seeing the relationships between the f-stop, ISO etc.

[chongo]

It's been posted here quite a few times but pick up the book "Understanding Exposure" by Bryan Peterson - it will really help connect the dots between light, aperture and shutter speed.

[Johnny Dangerr]

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[DrenalinJunkie]

Thanks for the info folks.............

[TexasBob]

Shooting in program "P" mode gives a little more flexibility. You can decide whether or not you want flash, plus you can turn one of the thumb dials and shift the choice the camera made- change aperature/shutter speed but still have a result that will work. This will allow you to see the differences when you review the shots.

[DrenalinJunkie]

Again thanks for the info folks. I was looking for some quick set up info as I will be getting my new camera the day before I want to use it.

Some of the shots I anticipate will be through glass (tanks and or aquariums), outdoor shoots of wildlife, outdoor shots of fish, buildings, landscapes, and people.

My main concern is the action shots of the fish/animals and the through the glass shots. THESE are the ones that always tick me off!

I guess I will go with the option Legdog suggested and start in AUTO since I will really not have the time to take test pictures.

Keeping my fingers crossed and hope for the best......

[TexasBob]

This will help for the aquarium shots. Carefully put the lens hood against the glass to cut all reflection and make the glass dissapear. Houston camera exchange has them too.