ISO Settings --- ISO 3200 | Canon T2i

[ArtByQJ]

Can anyone assist me with this ... my canon auto ISO is always 3200 is that a problem? I would say 99.9% i see it default to that setting. Are there any good ISO guidlines to follow?

 

[jowensphoto]

If you're shooting in Auto, you are relying on the camera to pick the "best" settings for that particular shot. In low light, the camera typically ups the ISO to avoid using a slower shutter speed (which would result in blur).

The "problem" (in quotes because it's not always a problem, if it's what you're going for) with high ISO is the grain that it causes.

Have you tried shooting in manual or one of the semi-auto modes? They will give you much more control over ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.

And as always, be sure to read your manual (if you've not already)! It's the best reference you have for your camera

 

[Dao]

Can anyone assist me with this ... my canon auto ISO is always 3200 is that a problem? I would say 99.9% i see it default to that setting. Are there any good ISO guidlines to follow?

Maybe stop using auto ISO.

The ISO guidlines: Well, I use the lowest possible ISO value which allows me to take the photo with correct exposure based on the aperture and shutter speed I need.

 

[cnutco]

Have you checked your manual on how to set for ISO?

 

[ArtByQJ]

If you're shooting in Auto, you are relying on the camera to pick the "best" settings for that particular shot. In low light, the camera typically ups the ISO to avoid using a slower shutter speed (which would result in blur).

The "problem" (in quotes because it's not always a problem, if it's what you're going for) with high ISO is the grain that it causes.

Have you tried shooting in manual or one of the semi-auto modes? They will give you much more control over ISO, aperture, and shutter speed.

And as always, be sure to read your manual (if you've not already)! It's the best reference you have for your camera

Jowens

1. Not only do you live in VA but you ALSO have the same camera... I feel like most people have Nikons (or I could be crazy)

how do you like the camera ... i posted in the canon photo was thinking the t3i still but the website says they are like the same thing ...also what is a grip?

 

[jowensphoto]

Good ol' Virginnie...lol

I LOVE my T2i! It was a Craigslist steal... I drove all the way to Andrew's Airfore Base to pick it up! I believe the only differences are minor. The T3i has a swivel LCD, so that's particularly nice for shooting video. The T2i still shoots 1080p, so if on the off chance I want to make a video, it's still high quality. I know there's a few other differences, but can't think right off hand of what they might be.

I've shot with several different brands (Nikon, Fujifilm, Sony), but I prefer Canon. I like the way everything is setup on the camera. It's really a matter of personal preference.

A grip is basically an extra/extended battery source. It's also nice because it's adds weight and size to a some-what small camera body. Check them out on B&H Photo or Amazon.

 

[MommyOf4]

Like everyone else said, take it off auto ISO. Are you using the camera in auto everything or just auto ISO? Definitely try learning to shoot in Manual or even Aperture Priority which is "AV" on the Canon. I also have a T3i basically identical other then a few small features and at 3200 our camera has a lot of noise. I always use lowest possible ISO

 

[KmH]

Have you checked your manual on how to set for ISO?

OMG! Read the user's manual? :er:

 

[Heitz]

I'm not sure about the T3i, but many cameras allow you to remap a button on the camera body to at least one function. If you can, you might try setting that one for ISO. If you are a beginner, controlling the ISO yourself is an important step in getting out of automatic mode.

 

[ArtByQJ]

Have you checked your manual on how to set for ISO?

OMG! Read the user's manual? :er:

I can't find the english version... I only have the spanish version :-/

 

[jowensphoto]

LOL I always lose mine, then I'm lost because I don't speak Spanish.

http://www.css.washington.edu/w/images/1/18/T2i_Manual.pdf
There's a link to the PDF file.

 

[EIngerson]

EarthLink Search: "T2I users manual"

 

[KmH]

Have you checked your manual on how to set for ISO?

OMG! Read the user's manual? :er:

I can't find the english version... I only have the spanish version :-/

What an incredibly lame excuse here in the golden age of the Internet. :lmao:

You can also visit CanonUSA.com and download the English version.

 

[MacHoot]

You can set the highest iso settings in the menu. I keep mind under 800.