scott_brooks1 Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Is it my imagination, or does shooting in program mode completely negate any flash exposure compensation? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_brooks1 Posted May 20, 2006 Author Share Posted May 20, 2006 Sorry ... it looks like I would have found this answer if I had searched a bit harder. I think I've got it now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matthewkane Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Don't shoot in program mode. Learn to use manual and ETTL on the flash. Search the forums and READ A TON. Your equipment is too good for that. Best of luck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v.anisimov Posted May 20, 2006 Share Posted May 20, 2006 Inside/low light: Manual (e.g 1/60sec, f8); Plus+2/3 FEC Outside/daylight: AV; Minus-2/3 FEC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_brooks1 Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 I must admit that shooting manual scares the heck out of me. I probably shoot about 75% in aperture priority with the other 25 being in program ... usually quick changing situations. I DO need to get out and just keep practicing until I get more comforable shooting in manual. thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
v.anisimov Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 "... shooting manual scares the heck out of me..." With flash, shooting manual is akin to automatic. In low light/inside you set your exposure (eg 1/60, f8) and the then shoot, the cemera does the rest AUTOMATICALLY, so it's not really "manual" so to speak. Don't forget to dial up to +1 FEC or images will be dark. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scott_brooks1 Posted May 21, 2006 Author Share Posted May 21, 2006 As for your indoor settings ... would that mean shooting at iso 800? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenseay Posted May 21, 2006 Share Posted May 21, 2006 I usually shoot at about ISO 800 inside at a dark reception. I'm also not afraid to take it to 1600 or 3200...I'll take the graininess if it means I get a blur-free image. Yesterday I did a lunchtime reception with LOTS of light - I wish more people would do this...the pictures came out so well! What I do is shoot a few pictures in Aperture priority, figure out what exposure works the best, and change to Manual at those settings. It keeps my pictures pretty consistent. I used to shoot all Aperture mode inside, but it wasn't consistent for me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
picturesque Posted May 22, 2006 Share Posted May 22, 2006 I don't use ISO 800 when 400 will do. It's basically whether my LS and/or flash has enough power to bounce. If you're dragging your shutter correctly and your flash has enough power, you shouldn't have to use a higher ISO to control motion blur. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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