janderson8
Moved On
Need info on my new camra I have the stock lens 18-55mm and need some good settings to tak pics under 3 400W 20K Lights. The pics I want to take are macro pics. THanks JAson
Settings on a NIKON D50
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On my D50, I set it to:
Shutter Priority
Shutter speed between 1/80-1/150
ISO: 400
WB I have set to shade, but I shoot in RAW in order to go back and choose what white balance works best.
Exposure Comp I start at 0 and work up or down depending how I can keep my shutter speed. The faster the better for less chance of blur (not using tri-pod).
I'd love to see how others shoot, which will probably help me as well.
Shutter Priority
Shutter speed between 1/80-1/150
ISO: 400
WB I have set to shade, but I shoot in RAW in order to go back and choose what white balance works best.
Exposure Comp I start at 0 and work up or down depending how I can keep my shutter speed. The faster the better for less chance of blur (not using tri-pod).
I'd love to see how others shoot, which will probably help me as well.
Snausages01
New member
I usually shoot in the A mode as well and try to keep shutter speed above 1/60 but usually shoot for around 1/100. I also try to keep my ISO at 200, but sometimes shoot at 400. For WB I put a coffee filter over the lens and evaluate it and most of time it gets pretty close and I just adjust the rest in PS.
If I shoot fish I normally shoot in the S mode and put my shutter speed where it needs to be depending on the fish. Since it usually has to be at a higher ISO sometimes I'll just do auto ISO.
If I shoot fish I normally shoot in the S mode and put my shutter speed where it needs to be depending on the fish. Since it usually has to be at a higher ISO sometimes I'll just do auto ISO.
astrogazer
Premium Member
This wasn't shot with a macro, but with the D70 18-70 kit lens.
I prefer to use a strobe, as it permits greater control of the color temp and allows for creative lighting effects. Then there is the exposure control that it provides. I like to shoot at ISO 200, flash sync'ed to 1/500, f/5.6. don't forget to diffuse the strobe with a macro diffuser or something to that effect. Nikon's creative lighting system allows for a commander mode to control multiple remote strobes, i use 2.
I prefer to use a strobe, as it permits greater control of the color temp and allows for creative lighting effects. Then there is the exposure control that it provides. I like to shoot at ISO 200, flash sync'ed to 1/500, f/5.6. don't forget to diffuse the strobe with a macro diffuser or something to that effect. Nikon's creative lighting system allows for a commander mode to control multiple remote strobes, i use 2.
janderson8
Moved On
Man I realy need to read up because almost all of what you all say goes right over my hand any sigestions on were to learn this stuff.
Snausages01
New member
I picked up a lot at www.dpreview.com
astrogazer
Premium Member
There is no substitute for practice. My concern for people that want to jump into DSLR's is that they have little or no photography experience. Newer, modern SLR cameras have pre-sets for various conditions as well the standard P(rogram) mode, A(perature) priority, S(hutter) priority and M(anual). There are some basic photograpic tidbits that are 'almost' required to get consistent, quality results that are just not necessary in a point and shoot (range finder) type of camera. I have seen so many people that have spent good money on Prosumer DSLR's that have no idea and get upset because their expensive camera takes crappy shots compared to the cheap point and shoot they used to have. I say this as a warning to all of those who have more money than time. There no better combo than a quality DSLR/Lens Combo and experience tempered with patience.
As to your querry on where to learn. The book DSLR's for Dummies (no offense intended) is a great resource for beginner (D)SLR photographers. You'll learn how to control your images through the balance of lighting, shutter speed, aperature and ISO. Macro photography (some of the stunning imagery here) is especially demanding of experience with respect to motion(blur), depth of field(apparent amount of image in focus) and light managment. All said and done, you'll also need some knowledge of photo editing to maximize your photo skills and blow us all away with your images.
It all boils down to time & patience, time & patience, and time & patience. A little cash flow helps too.
You're doing the right thing, this is a great place to get you going. There are a lot of talented people here whom are willing to share of their experience, my kudos to reef central and its members!
As to your querry on where to learn. The book DSLR's for Dummies (no offense intended) is a great resource for beginner (D)SLR photographers. You'll learn how to control your images through the balance of lighting, shutter speed, aperature and ISO. Macro photography (some of the stunning imagery here) is especially demanding of experience with respect to motion(blur), depth of field(apparent amount of image in focus) and light managment. All said and done, you'll also need some knowledge of photo editing to maximize your photo skills and blow us all away with your images.
It all boils down to time & patience, time & patience, and time & patience. A little cash flow helps too.
You're doing the right thing, this is a great place to get you going. There are a lot of talented people here whom are willing to share of their experience, my kudos to reef central and its members!
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