still trying to work out this new camera

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

08/04/2005 01:08:48 AM · #26

hi martin, I have put it in AV mode but it keeps saying that the shutter is 30". How do i change it in AV mode? No matter where i am whether it is inside or outside it still says 30".

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

08/04/2005 01:16:43 AM · #27

Originally posted by lentil:

i am feeling really flustered, so i am going to read the book very very slowly and see if it sinks in that way.

Scott - i sent you an email with some original photos, did you get it?

Lisa

Yes I received them Lisa. I compared them a test shot I did today. Everything seems to be ok in the EXIF (What it tells me). Your SS on both pictures was recorded at 1/60. When you say it alway says 30. Is that displayed 30 or 30''. I have been doing some reading and have found that a few people had a similar problem while shooting in the full auto mode.

I would suggest the AV mode. That will allow you to adjust the aperture with the mail dial by the shutter button. Also try to up the ISO instead of using the flash unless you are trying to fill flash.

I don't know if you seen my example or test shot above. It was in a room with no lights on. Only a window to the right and it was not bright outside. I turned on the flash light to show how dim it was in the room. In the AV mode at ISO 400, without a flash I was able to get the picture at 1/25 SS. The only time in AV mode my camera went to 30" was with the lens cap on.

Is thing coming along better now???

Message edited by author 2005-08-04 01:26:51.

Tamron AF 28-300mm f/3.5-6.3 XR Di LD Aspherical IF for Canon

08/04/2005 01:22:53 AM · #28

not really better yet. :(
I just spoke to the girl at the shop i bought it from. I am going there tomorrow cause i cant change the shutter setting on AV. She said there is either something wrong with it or there is a setting problem.
Will keep you posted

SDW

Canon EOS-60D

08/04/2005 01:29:11 AM · #29

Originally posted by lentil:

OK.. Good luck hope you get the problem fixed and out happily taking pictures by tomorrow.
-SDW

Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax

08/04/2005 01:31:29 AM · #30

thanks! i have a massive headache LOL

Artyste

Sony Ericsson W810i

08/04/2005 01:36:17 AM · #31

Originally posted by lentil:

Um.. you're not supposed to be able to set the shutter setting on Av.. that's the Aperature priority. You set shutter on Tv :) (and on Manual)

nsbca7

Mattel Barbie Photo Designer Digital Camera

08/04/2005 01:52:45 AM · #32

Originally posted by lentil:

hi martin, I have put it in AV mode but it keeps saying that the shutter is 30". How do i change it in AV mode? No matter where i am whether it is inside or outside it still says 30".

Mine reads 30" too until I remove the lens cap. The dial right behind the shuter button controls the aperture in av mode. The shutter speed will ajust by itself according to what the ISO settings are set at and how much light is coming through the lens. Turn of the flash.