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Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 16,638
From: Parsippany, NJ
^ Ditto
I've only been playing with my DSLR for about 9 months, and I only shoot in manual mode. You'll eventually learn techniques along the way, and you'll usually stumble across them without intention.
I've only been playing with my DSLR for about 9 months, and I only shoot in manual mode. You'll eventually learn techniques along the way, and you'll usually stumble across them without intention.
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 16,638
From: Parsippany, NJ
Rules that I've stood by for shooting in manual mode...
Never touch ISO, always leave it at the minimum
Never use flash
Use shutter speed to control exposure
Use aperture to adjust exposure only when I need a specific shutter speed
Never rely on the LCD for picture quality
Take at least 3 pictures of everything
Never try to take a shot slower than 1/25 without a tripod
Never touch ISO, always leave it at the minimum
Never use flash
Use shutter speed to control exposure
Use aperture to adjust exposure only when I need a specific shutter speed
Never rely on the LCD for picture quality
Take at least 3 pictures of everything
Never try to take a shot slower than 1/25 without a tripod
^^ good rules.. depends on camera and lens its ok put ISO high when you have no choice lol its gets noisy at 800 though on the xti, and also I shoot 1/4 even 0'3" without tripod and 0 shakes, that assuming the object doesnt move lol
Joined: Mar 2007
Posts: 16,638
From: Parsippany, NJ
You're right, but that's why I have multiple rules 
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The only time I can possibly think of needing to use ISO, is when you're at the max aperture setting, and the shutter speed is just a tad too slow to capture a moving subject.
I also learned that 1/250s seems to be the magic number for rolling shots. It's fast enough to keep the car sharp, and slow enough to not keep up with the wheels.
. The only time I can possibly think of needing to use ISO, is when you're at the max aperture setting, and the shutter speed is just a tad too slow to capture a moving subject.
I also learned that 1/250s seems to be the magic number for rolling shots. It's fast enough to keep the car sharp, and slow enough to not keep up with the wheels.
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From: Ride21
That can depend on where in the country you are referring too. One thing I had to learn quick is you cannot shoot the same in WA as AZ.....The amount of white and brown here will blow your mind away..and I aint talking skin color
broad daylight, you can set it at lowest iso and with shutter if 1000-1500 it really depends on condition.. TV option would be nice too during day time.. but a good time to take pics is during sunset or sunrise
Joined: Mar 2007
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From: Parsippany, NJ
Originally Posted by kiss_kiss_kill
Okay Carbon, since you mentioned rolling shots. What settings do you use EXACTLY to take a rolling shot at lets say.....3pm on a bright sunny day?
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I am left speechless with some of the pics I'm seeing here. I never thought or currently think about artistically composing shots. The only thing I use my gear for really is to do event coverage. And we all know that can be done in P-mode without any problems. lol
Andino, Shane, Carbon, and Rock...you guys...um....."rock".
Andino, Shane, Carbon, and Rock...you guys...um....."rock".
