Camera Setting Help.

[Light Guru]

EXACTLY! The only person you could ask is a photographer standing next to you at the event. And if you do that they are going to look at you funny.

Study the exposure triangle!!!

It would still be different unless the guy next to him was using the same camera.

NOPE Light is light. The settings may be slightly different depending on how the other person meters vs how you are metering. But the light in front of the two of them is the same. If i was looking at a scene with both my DSLR and with my 4x5 film camera I could use the exact same settings on the DSLR that I use with my 4x5 film camera and the exposure of both images wood be the same.

 

[AaronLLockhart]

NOPE Light is light. The settings may be slightly different depending on how the other person meters vs how you are metering. But the light in front of the two of them is the same. If i was looking at a scene with both my DSLR and with my 4x5 film camera I could use the exact same settings on the DSLR that I use with my 4x5 film camera and the exposure of both images wood be the same.

So you're implying that at 1100iso, his and my shots on my D5000 will have the same amount of grain? Because if you are, I have $1000 that says you're wrong.

 

[Mach0]

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Have you been hiding under a rock

It's one of the first things I learned about the D5100.

I guess you didn't know that the D5000, D90, and D300s all have the same sensor either?

You've got a good sense of humor . I know what sensors are what and what firmware tweaks have been made. In any event- a quick search on Flickr shows that the d7000 can handle 3200 ISO quite well. The real issue at hand is making sure your post production skills and camera skills are good to ensure proper exposure. I would rather have a sharp in focus shot with noise than a blurry shot because of missed focused or inadequate DOF.

So to answer your question- have I been hiding under a rock? No

Have you? You should get out and practice getting decent shots at 3200 ISO. If it can be done with a d90, it can be done with a d7000.

OP- better glass will yield you better results since you won't have to stop down as much to get sharper images.

 

[Mach0]

So you're implying that at 1100iso, his and my shots on my D5000 will have the same amount of grain? Because if you are, I have $1000 that says you're wrong.

1000 bucks says its noise not grain. Your d7000 is digital.

 

[Light Guru]

So you're implying that at 1100iso, his and my shots on my D5000 will have the same amount of grain? Because if you are, I have $1000 that says you're wrong.

Im not talking about grain I'm simply talking about exposure. Even though one image would have more grain they both would have a properly exposed image using the same exposure settings.

The point of all this is that the OP needs to understand how exposure works.

 

[Mach0]

Im not talking about grain I'm simply talking about exposure. Even though one image would have more grain they both would have a properly exposed image using the same exposure settings.

The point of all this is that the OP needs to understand how exposure works.

To expand on that too- slightly over exposing and bringing back down in post will help a lot too. Some pp products, you can reduce noise selectively( certain color channels or shadows etc.)

 

[AaronLLockhart]

You've got a good sense of humor . I know what sensors are what and what firmware tweaks have been made. In any event- a quick search on Flickr shows that the d7000 can handle 3200 ISO quite well. The real issue at hand is making sure your post production skills and camera skills are good to ensure proper exposure. I would rather have a sharp in focus shot with noise than a blurry shot because of missed focused or inadequate DOF.

So to answer your question- have I been hiding under a rock? No

Have you? You should get out and practice getting decent shots at 3200 ISO. If it can be done with a d90, it can be done with a d7000.

Some of us like to actually spend more time behind the camera, and not behind a computer screen reducing noise using various post techniques.

If you'd much rather be behind the computer... More power to you.

Noise is noise, and sensors are only capable of so much. Also, what you consider "quite well" vs what I do are most likely two different things.

 

[kylesfreelance]

I understand exposure so based on what u guys have told me I have come to the basis of 800 to 1250 ISO any problems let me know and I know I need better glass but hrmm its expensive so its not like I have a grand for a lens. I like lenses between the range of 50 mm to 85 and 35 mm . If ya wanna go there on prices be my guest via pm if not lets keep deciding this.

 

[Mach0]

Some of us like to actually spend more time behind the camera, and not behind a computer screen reducing noise using various post techniques.

If you'd much rather be behind the computer... More power to you.

Noise is noise, and sensors are only capable of so much. Also, what you consider "quite well" vs what I do are most likely two different things.

Same can be said for the OP. I prefer to be behind a camera as well. Rather than spread false information because you have an opinion. Time in front of a computer is needed to process an image.

The camera at 3200 ISO will have noise but most people aren't making large prints .

 

[Mach0]

I understand exposure so based on what u guys have told me I have come to the basis of 800 to 1250 ISO any problems let me know and I know I need better glass but hrmm its expensive so its not like I have a grand for a lens. I like lenses between the range of 50 mm to 85 and 35 mm . If ya wanna go there on prices be my guest via pm if not lets keep deciding this.

Primes are a good option. Have you ever considered a 17(18)-50(55) 2.8 zoom?

 

[Light Guru]

I understand exposure so based on what u guys have told me I have come to the basis of 800 to 1250 ISO any problems let me know and I know I need better glass but hrmm its expensive so its not like I have a grand for a lens. I like lenses between the range of 50 mm to 85 and 35 mm . If ya wanna go there on prices be my guest via pm if not lets keep deciding this.

Not if the event is in the middle of the day with bright sunlight.

 

[Mach0]

Not if the event is in the middle of the day with bright sunlight.

Missed this!
OP- the ISO should be whatever is necessary to get the the shot and have a balance of proper exposure and acceptable shutter speed. You can play with your aperture to offset the need for higher ISO but keep In mind Depth of field and possible missed focus.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

that broad question and this thread makes me LoL

edit: and the screenname "freelance"

 

[Mach0]

that broad question and this thread makes me LoL

Lol

 

[2WheelPhoto]

Ok concert wise wiill be mostly indoors. I have a d5100 with 18-55 lens. For event photography mostly outdoor with a d 5100 and 18-55 lens.

charge 'em dearly for this event shoot