Some Shot Settings 24-70 2.8 d700

[hemjesti]

hey guys - how are you? i've had a nikon D700 for about 2 months now. I keep reading these things about Shutter Speed, Apeture and stuff, and i see this.

Focal Length and Exposure time.

Where do i find these. I am so frustrated by this. I see others taking these amzing pictures with the 24-70 2.8 but mine, they're just so/so --- sometimes they're great, sometimes they're a little off.

i wanted to know where to check or adjust these settings and also, get feed back on white cards. any thoughts?

Let me thank you in advance for any time you take to answer me. Or if you want to tell me i'm too dumb to even own this camera, that'd be okay too. I've included one of my shots, in hopes to curb that comment though. ;-) thank you again for any insghit or feedback. feel free to point me to a link or whatever.

http://coolclicksphotography.com/sample/DSC_5312-2a1.jpg

 

[kundalini]

The focal length is that of your lens. In your case, 24mm to 70mm.

Exposure time is your shutter speed. The D700 will expose time from 1/8000s to 30s unless you're in "bulb" which can be hours if you want. However, I would suggest to not go over 10 minute intervals at a time. Your camera and sensor will generate heat and excessive heat is a pixel killer.

Nice gear though.

Where do i find these.

In your manual.

 

[pixmedic6 5]

thats some great gear to learn on. we all should be so lucky. youtube is great for looking up tutorials on things. If you use it along side reading your manual, you can WATCH how the settings are changed, and what it affects. it can make learning a lot easier when you can actually see it done.

 

[2WheelPhoto]

hey guys - how are you? i've had a nikon D700 for about 2 months now. I keep reading these things about Shutter Speed, Apeture and stuff, and i see this.

Focal Length and Exposure time.

Where do i find these. I am so frustrated by this. I see others taking these amzing pictures with the 24-70 2.8 but mine, they're just so/so --- sometimes they're great, sometimes they're a little off.

i wanted to know where to check or adjust these settings and also, get feed back on white cards. any thoughts?

Let me thank you in advance for any time you take to answer me. Or if you want to tell me i'm too dumb to even own this camera, that'd be okay too. I've included one of my shots, in hopes to curb that comment though. ;-) thank you again for any insghit or feedback. feel free to point me to a link or whatever.

http://coolclicksphotography.com/sample/DSC_5312-2a1.jpg

Here is an excellent free resource for you, Cambridge: Digital Photography Tutorials

 

[hemjesti]

okay - so if i set my shutter speed to say 200, then it'll auto set the exposure time. (shutter priority mode) This is what i saw that made me ask this question:

Lens: Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G
ISO: 200
Focal length: 24 mm
Aperture: F/11.0
Exposure time: 1/250 sec


Lens: Nikon 24-70mm f/2.8G
ISO: 200
Focal length: 24 mm
Aperture: F/3.5
Exposure time: 1/2000 sec

These are settings listed below two particular photos i liked, and saw these were the settings.

Thank you, i'm pretty pleased with the gear - it's certainly heavy enough. (yeaaaa monopod!)

i've looked through the manual, i'll certainly look again.

 

[hemjesti]

thats some great gear to learn on. we all should be so lucky. youtube is great for looking up tutorials on things. If you use it along side reading your manual, you can WATCH how the settings are changed, and what it affects. it can make learning a lot easier when you can actually see it done.

Thank you - i will check youtube and i've seen some things out there but so many videos unrelated. thank you again!

 

[hemjesti]

okay guys - i found some good stuff based off your suggestions. will still go take a look at the manual later this eve but just wanted to say thanks again. do appreciate it!! i have a shoot saturday so i'll let'cha know how it goes.

 

[pixmedic6 5]

okay guys - i found some good stuff based off your suggestions. will still go take a look at the manual later this eve but just wanted to say thanks again. do appreciate it!! i have a shoot saturday so i'll let'cha know how it goes.

make sure to post some pics so we can check them out!

 

[kundalini]

okay - so if i set my shutter speed to say 200, then it'll auto set the exposure time. (shutter priority mode).

Something you might want to consider if you're shooting in shutther priority and the D700 is pretty good with...... Auto ISO. This way you can set the maximum ISO and the minimum shutter speed if you want to stop the action. It's found in the SHOOTING MENU (the camera icon). Give it a go before any important event.

I use it when I'm shooting little birdies in my backyard. The lighting sucks, so I have to bump the ISO.

<< space reserved until I find my example >>
EDIT:
Sorry, but it looks like I used the D300 mostly for this thread. However, even though it's not quite as forgiving as the D700, the function is the same.

http://www.thephotoforum.com/forum/nature-wildlife/288459-backyard-buddies.html

i've looked through the manual, i'll certainly look again.

Become one with the owner's manual, young grasshopper.

 

[StreetView]

Based on what your asking, the main bit of advice I can offer you is to order a copy of "Understanding Exposure" by Brian Petterson off of Amazon.com. It's only about $20, which shouldn't be too much of a problem considering you already shelled out $3k+? for your camera gear, and provides an incredibly approachable description of how to use the basic settings of any camera (shutter speed, aperture, and ISO sensitivity) to create a great photo.


It's the best bang for the buck in the world of photography and a copy should be included with every single first time camera purchase IMO. :thumbup:

Oh, and he shoots Nikon so it's like a personal 'Nikons; how do they work??' tutorial.