Shutter Speed on Nikon D 70 - DPChallenge Forums

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

12/12/2006 04:37:09 PM · #1

I am in a panic...trying to set my manual settings to take pictures of my sons basketball game tonight. The highest shutter I see in the menu is 1/60. I set it there and my ISO at 1000...still getting some blur. Does this camera not have a higher shutter speed? I am trying this camera out...at this point not very impressed.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/12/2006 04:37:45 PM · #2

What settings are you using?

12/12/2006 04:38:40 PM · #3

Manual

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

12/12/2006 04:39:14 PM · #4

I teach at the High School so I practiced taking some pictures.

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/12/2006 04:39:27 PM · #5

Are you using a flash?

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

12/12/2006 04:41:26 PM · #6

It does. It goes from bulb to 30 seconds to 1/8000 of a second.

To change shutter speed in Manual mode on the D70, turn the wheel that's on the back of the camera, right hand side; turning it to the left makes the speed slower, turning to the right increases speed.

12/12/2006 04:43:16 PM · #7

No, somewhere I read to get a sharper picture not to use the flash. So that is why I set the ISO at 1000 and the shutter at 1/60. Wish I knew if I can set a faster shutter on this camera.

Canon EF 17-40mm f/4L USM

12/12/2006 04:44:30 PM · #8

So do I need to use a flash to get a higher shutter?

Judi

Canon EOS-5D Mark III

12/12/2006 04:44:45 PM · #9

Originally posted by ursula:

....and to increase the amount of light try using a wider aperture (lower number) by scrolling the front wheel...this will allow you to use a quicker shutter.

Ubersteiny

Canon EOS-5D Mark II

Sigma 35mm f1.4 dg hsm for Canon

12/12/2006 04:51:04 PM · #10

or just shoot on Shutter Priority and set it to 1/200

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

12/12/2006 04:53:55 PM · #11

Shutter Priority is a good choice for sports.

krgl

Nikon D80

Sigma 18-50mm f/2.8 EX DC for Nikon

12/12/2006 04:58:40 PM · #12

Originally posted by kelli_K:

No, somewhere I read to get a sharper picture not to use the flash. So that is why I set the ISO at 1000 and the shutter at 1/60. Wish I knew if I can set a faster shutter on this camera.

Setting the ISo at 1000 may give you very grainy photos.
Have you consider getting a powerful flashlight ( Nikon Sb-800 )
and set the ISO and Camera in Auto mode ?

DjFenzl

12/12/2006 04:59:28 PM · #13

The only problem is indoors with no flash you may not have enough light in shutter priority at 1/200 if you don't have a fast enough lens and it could say "LO" on the display. If it says "LO" then your shots will be underexposed - better to bump up your ISO then and if that doesn't work then you'll have to either turn down your shutterspeed or shoot with flash.

The on camera flash is week and you will likely still get some motion from the ambient light in your shots or they will just be uderexposed. With an SB800 as long as you're not TOO far away it should have sufficient power to handle it.

What lenses / flash(es) do you have available for the shoot?

Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 ED

12/12/2006 05:08:05 PM · #14

Thanks!!! I went to the gym and tried your suggestions and they worked!!
Many,many, many thanks!!

Apple iPhone 5

12/12/2006 05:16:48 PM · #15

If you're using the lens in your profile zoomed all the way in, then the maximum aperture is F4.5 (the lower the F number is, the more light will be let in)

You should try experimenting with the camera settings in your required lighting conditions. Turn off the flash, set camera to 'manual', set the aperture to F4.5 (at maximum zoom), set the ISO to the highest. Start from a shutter speed of 1/60th and gradually increase the shutter speed until you find the right exposure (too much and the shot will be too dark)

edit: I take *far* too long typing these replies... ;-)

Message edited by author 2006-12-12 17:17:22.

Fujifilm XF 55-200mm f/3.5-4.8 R LM OIS

12/12/2006 05:21:42 PM · #16

You all have been fantastic!!! What I need is a good video to watch on this damn camera!! I hate to read a manual!!! Even beter I need an instructor LOL. Again THANK YOUL ALL!!!

ursula

Fujifilm X-T2

12/12/2006 05:22:58 PM · #17

Originally posted by kelli_K:

.... this damn camera!! ....

Now watch your tongue there girl! Don't you go insulting the D70, it's a beauty of a camera!!! :)))))

DjFenzl

12/12/2006 05:24:27 PM · #18

One other thing, the lighting in gyms really sucks. Often times they use mercury vapor lights which can run havoc on your white balance. I would recommend if you have time to take some test shots with different white balances or bring a white piece of paper down with you and do a custom white balance off of it. sure you can often fix it in post but it's always better to get it right the first time.

12/12/2006 05:25:49 PM · #19

I'm hoping over Christmas break to do some major reading and experimenting with the camera. Just a beginner and I have bit off more than I can chew, but do I ever love a challenge!!