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05/31/2003 07:14:21 AM · #1

I gotta shot a wedding today and have not figured this thing out yet? which settings should i use any help appreciated

bod

05/31/2003 07:22:46 AM · #2

I think your safest bet is to switch the mode dial to 'SP' and select portrait mode, or switch the dial to 'P' if you want a little more control (in this mode the other dial will let you select alternative aperture/shutter combinations).

I found the camera extremely daunting at first and stuck to these mostly automatic modes for several weeks after getting it.

Good luck!

05/31/2003 08:29:06 AM · #3

If it's low light you may want to up the ISO to 400 or even 800, test it out to see how fast of a shutter speed you can get, and if the light is not enough to prevent blur, up the ISO. nothing worse than getting blurred pictures. also you may want preview mode on so you can see whether you got the shot or you may want post preview to facilitate speed. simply take a few test shots so you can adjust. I hope the lighting is good.

Bod- I found the interface quite intuitive . . I simply skimmed the manual to find anything I missed. I was using A M & S modes right out of the box. The shift function is quite handy.

05/31/2003 08:48:27 AM · #4

thanks how can i switch to b&w ? can i use the switch button? If so on which setting?

05/31/2003 08:50:34 AM · #5

Originally posted by rogerspaul:

thanks how can i switch to b&w ? can i use the switch button? If so on which setting?

B&W mode is within SP mode turn the program dial to SP then the control knob to the right until B&W is selected.

05/31/2003 08:51:57 AM · #6

you may also want to make use of the little magnification option(it has the magnifying glass on it) to insure sharp focus

Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro

05/31/2003 08:56:12 AM · #7

oh and another thing..:) if and when you use AE-L the exposure will appear to change on screen but the actual picture will be at the exposure you locked.

bod

05/31/2003 09:33:51 AM · #8

Originally posted by Aaron:

Bod- I found the interface quite intuitive . . I simply skimmed the manual to find anything I missed. I was using A M & S modes right out of the box. The shift function is quite handy.

Yup, nothing wrong with the interface, but this is my first non-point-n-clicky camera so I had a *lot* of learning to do!

The shift functions are fantastic - it is well worth learning them quickly so you can change ISO, metering mode and even white balance on the fly.

K-Rob

Canon EOS-20D

05/31/2003 11:30:12 AM · #9

Be sure to post some examples of your work after you're done.

pitsaman

Canon EOS-30D

Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II

05/31/2003 11:58:53 AM · #10

Originally posted by rogerspaul:

I gotta shot a wedding today and have not figured this thing out yet? which settings should i use any help appreciated

Put it in Auto Portrait or Night shot st Night , camera knows what to do!

05/31/2003 12:02:58 PM · #11

if i set it up like you people have suggested will it stay with that set up if the camera shuts off automatically?

bod

05/31/2003 12:08:11 PM · #12

Originally posted by rogerspaul:

if i set it up like you people have suggested will it stay with that set up if the camera shuts off automatically?

Yes.

05/31/2003 02:13:14 PM · #13

thanks ! quick now its raining? camera in a bag?
hard to put on tripod though

06/01/2003 07:03:54 AM · #14

ok some good ones some bad but overall not tto bad how do i post some? the hall pictures didnt turn out too good but i got lots at the park and the newlsyweds seemed happy

06/02/2003 12:19:44 PM · #15

how can i show ya some pics?

Jak

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/02/2003 12:47:58 PM · #16

Set up a pbase account is probably easiest

frisca

Nikon D70

06/02/2003 01:01:49 PM · #17

or geocide's new portfolio site: //www.dpportfolio.com

Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.8D

06/02/2003 01:45:36 PM · #18

thanks i have a few now what im a dumb ass?

frisca

Nikon D70

06/02/2003 01:53:15 PM · #19

size your pictures to a presentable size (dpc submission size works) and then upload them to your new account!