PRO CAMERA HACK: Manual with AUTO ISO. Why this may be the best setting ever!

2022 ж. 2 Қыр.
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In this video, I'll teach you how to shoot in Manual, but with a twist that may be even better than the usual Manual setting. I'll show you why it works, how to use it, and how to couple this with exposure compensation to be a great photography tool. This isn't just for wildlife, but has many other applications in different photography genres.
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  • What topic should I make my upcoming videos on? Looking for ideas!

    @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • Perhaps discuss techniques to nail the focus when shooting in manual, especially for fast-moving subjects (such as birds in flight).

      @larrysalaets7088@larrysalaets7088 Жыл бұрын
    • Birds in flight would be great, as suggested by Larry S. I also am interested in seeing videos on your astrophotography.

      @darcybarry4088@darcybarry4088 Жыл бұрын
    • I'd like to see a video on how to find wildlife, where to position yourself, and how to get close enough to skittish birds.

      @ccurrivan@ccurrivan Жыл бұрын
    • @@ccurrivan good idea. If you look at my video on Top 10 tips in bird photography, I have some tips there.

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • @@darcybarry4088 I’m planning a deep sky Astro video soon!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • Love the no nonsense approach. No jokes, no gimmicks, no silly stories or content. Just wonderful clear concise information on camera techniques. Well done, great video and presentation.

    @rajaramjet6969@rajaramjet6969 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • @@simon_dentremont Sorry Mr. d'Entremont, but a little humor goes a long way. Case in point; I loved you on Gavin Hardcastle's (fototripper) video!!! Other than that, great video! Thank you!!!

      @maddog1046@maddog1046 Жыл бұрын
    • 100%

      @yonifirst9243@yonifirst9243 Жыл бұрын
    • yes 100% this. so many youtubers feel the need to act like comedians i guess in an attempt to entertain the low attention span viewer. personally straight to the point style is better

      @ashadowintime7305@ashadowintime7305 Жыл бұрын
    • Learning much from your videos. Thank you.

      @tonir99@tonir99 Жыл бұрын
  • Simon, you are a rarity. You are clear and concise in your explanations. You get to the point, you show examples, and do not waste a moment on unnecessary tangents. Excellent job.

    @Mike-vm2zs@Mike-vm2zs6 ай бұрын
  • I would just like to say that, for me as a beginner photographer, this is hands-down the best advice I have gotten ever since I started. It can be very overwhelming to try and master juggling iso, aperture and shutterspeed, so having iso automated really let's me focus on the creativity and quality of the photo.

    @japserrwik4656@japserrwik4656 Жыл бұрын
    • I AGREE TOTALLY! IVE WATCH OTHER PHOTOGRAPHERS ON KZhead CHANNELS AND YOU MADE OT ALL COME TOGETHER AND NOW IM READY TO USE MANUAL WITH CONFIDENCE!

      @margarethagins9376@margarethagins9376 Жыл бұрын
    • Same, I just bought my first DSLR last week and felt like my head was spinning while I was out taking photos of birds at a park. This video has made my mental checklist a lot more concise.

      @ReadIcculus93@ReadIcculus938 ай бұрын
    • Couldn’t have said it any better!!

      @jrrichard1977@jrrichard19778 ай бұрын
    • ​@@margarethagins9376 Bro same i was literally so confused switching from auto to manual and i was like how am i gonna juggle all of this 💀

      @onceaccount@onceaccount7 ай бұрын
  • You have single-handedly just elevated my comprehension of my favorite tool - the camera. I have been playing with the camera for over 20 years and it blows my mind that I didn't already realize many of the things you say

    @Molaleni@MolaleniАй бұрын
  • possibly the cutest owl ever

    @Dilpil01@Dilpil01 Жыл бұрын
  • As an old film photographer, I think that the ability to shoot manual with auto ISO is the biggest advance in photography since the advent of color.

    @williamnorton1569@williamnorton1569 Жыл бұрын
    • Haha cool!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • Some from the old school might question whether colour is an advance!😂

      @TarrelScot@TarrelScot Жыл бұрын
    • Yep. As another old film shooter still grumbling with now shooting digital, I agree. I'd still rather have my 4x5, a bag full of film holders, my Pentax spotmeter, and that damn heavy Manfrotto. Expose correctly, develop properly, and print full frame....an old prof used to say in class "Unless you're shooting sports or wildlife, cropping means you didn't frame properly in the first place." He was right.

      @harbourdogNL@harbourdogNL Жыл бұрын
    • Me too, im an old school film guy, I started using auto iso about a couple years ago (didn't even cross my mind it had it) now its all I use on location portraits. Feels like cheating lol 😂. Great Video!

      @danieljamesryanphotography@danieljamesryanphotography Жыл бұрын
    • The improvement in the ability for newer cemeras to handle high ISO without bad noise is the real key. I used to shoot on a 7D and I was always stressing about ISO because of noise, I felt like my ISO was always battling with my options for shitter and f-stop. But I just got an R6Mkii....its crazy how good ISO has become... I don't even worry about noise anymore. It makes it so much easier to focus on getting the style you want.

      @Bones12x2@Bones12x2 Жыл бұрын
  • The best teacher, very serious and professional

    @aydarcleric3974@aydarcleric397414 күн бұрын
  • "ISO is the only setting that doesn't change the artistic properties of the photo." You know... the obvious has eluded me for over 30 years. Grain and noise as a wedding photographer have always been a great concern, and thinking on this a few moments, reviewing in my mind the missed shots as I fiddled all three parameters (digitally) and the timing was off just enough to miss a climactic moment in those shooots... I wish I would have approached some stages of the weddings with THIS statement in mind! You are exactly correct- with living subjects that final aspect of quality, especially upon some reflection, rarely matters.

    @TediumGenius@TediumGenius Жыл бұрын
  • After many years of being a “decent” iPhone “photographer” I decided to cut my teeth buy a camera (Canon R8) and Light Room, and I must say I’ve watched hundreds of videos but yours have easily been the most helpful. I greatly appreciate your page!

    @So_There_I_Was@So_There_I_Was3 ай бұрын
  • as an amateur photographer, I love manual mode, using the auto iso is probably the best tip I have gotten. My pictures are more sharp and I don't loose the ability to frame what I like. Thank you

    @agsurfer3434@agsurfer3434Ай бұрын
  • I am really enjoying your videos. Although I've been a hobbyist photographer for over 65 years, I'm learning new techniques and disposing of some misconceptions I have had that (I now realize) have been restricting my photographic capabilities. Some of this goes back to my film/transparency days (1960's) when I was learning to shoot with a SLR. Modern cameras have SO much more capability plus our powerful, post-processing software. It's a whole different world! I'm afraid, in my old age, I've not kept up with technology. You are showing me the errors of my ways and I greatly appreciate it! It's sort of like, learning photography all over again; and, it's fun.

    @prsearls@prsearls9 ай бұрын
  • I think this man is very happy, because he can see wildlife through camera being very near to them

    @aydarcleric3974@aydarcleric397414 күн бұрын
  • I've been shooting in Manual Mode with Auto ISO for nearly 5 years now. I love this method. I do see some variation in the exposure as the subject moves from a darker area to a liter area, but the images still come out looking very good. Simon, you are the first pro I have heard that supports this method. Either the other pros like to do it the hard way, or they aren't sharing their true methods. Thank you so much for doing these videos. They are great!

    @tehawk6074@tehawk60749 ай бұрын
  • I think you are an excellent teacher. I have struggled with grasping ISO, aperture etc. you made it completely understandable. Please keep "teaching" how to use the various modes & settings on the camera. So helpful. You are clear and concise. Love your intro music by the way, and your animal photos are stunning. I just received a Nikon P1000 for wildlife and birding. Specifically for reference photos, as I like to paint. Any tips & educational videos are very appreciated. Thanks so so much!

    @mrsgreencar4526@mrsgreencar4526 Жыл бұрын
    • Great to hear!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • Me too feel the same.

      @zakeerrg3010@zakeerrg30109 ай бұрын
  • best teacher & nice people too...

    @jemmypr.7400@jemmypr.74007 күн бұрын
  • dude these are the best videos i've seen in the photography world for amateurs

    @stefanschwartz4644@stefanschwartz46449 ай бұрын
  • I have learnt so much in 9 minutes than I have tried to learn in months 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🙌🏾❤️

    @orandibrian4705@orandibrian47054 ай бұрын
    • I'm so glad!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont4 ай бұрын
  • I accidentally discovered the Auto ISO when I reset my camera's settings. It truly made shooting in Manual easier. I'm so glad I found this video for a more in-depth discussion. Thank you!

    @hellostranger2709@hellostranger2709 Жыл бұрын
  • This man makes a lot of sense.

    @danielsussman1403@danielsussman14038 ай бұрын
  • All the intro photo's are great , the Ducks in the wash really inspire me , Very Nice !

    @MLJ7424@MLJ742410 ай бұрын
  • There are a lot of people on KZhead presenting photography how-to videos and you wonder why they think they can; this channel is not one of them. I have watched only two videos and I have subscribed, usually I don't do that. Thank you Simon for sharing your knowledge, your images are stunning and your straightforward approach is refreshing. I wish you luck with your channel.

    @ratman9802@ratman980211 ай бұрын
    • Thanks very much!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont11 ай бұрын
  • The Professor is back with another masterclass! You're a genuine treasure chest of information, Simon😊

    @wolfgangwhyte5571@wolfgangwhyte5571 Жыл бұрын
    • Wow, thank you! And all for free!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • @@simon_dentremont Indeed! A like is a price everyone can afford these days😁

      @wolfgangwhyte5571@wolfgangwhyte5571 Жыл бұрын
  • Amazing tip. Been shooting for over 40 years and never thought of this. And no silly, distracting background music!

    @nickroot5094@nickroot509414 күн бұрын
  • A big salute from India. Learning on a daily basis 😊

    @explorerdeb36336@explorerdeb3633611 ай бұрын
  • Those of us who started with film don't think about 'floating' the ISO; we pick a sensitivity with which we are familiar and stick with it. This is a new way of thinking about the exposure triangle. I am using a Nikon D3300. Thank you.

    @billygamer3941@billygamer39413 ай бұрын
  • Your videos are the most useful photography videos I have ever found. I love your no-baloney, terse style. To me, what sets your videos apart is that you always explain WHY, you don't just bombard the viewer with "do this" and "do that." Thank you very much, I've learned so much from your videos.

    @jimfriedlander9014@jimfriedlander9014 Жыл бұрын
  • The most valuable video I have ever seen in years. Thank you.

    @eskwadrat@eskwadrat8 ай бұрын
    • Wow, thanks!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont8 ай бұрын
  • Amazing valuable very informative tutorial without blah blah blah ….. This is what I love !

    @UraFlight@UraFlight9 ай бұрын
    • Glad you liked it!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont9 ай бұрын
  • Sir, you are one of the best, IF NOT THE BEST, KZheadr on the subject of Photography. Everyone of your videos feels like I am attending a Master Class. Your delivery and the quality of your images are incredible! Thank you!!

    @robari2410@robari2410 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks very much!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • In less than ten minutes, he has debunked internet myths and delivered a masterclass that will finally help you understand how to take great photos. And with a title that summarizes the thesis instead of creating clickbait.

    @philosynth@philosynth6 ай бұрын
  • I have been wanting to do this for many years but did not think it was possible. I’m so glad KZhead recommended you. Thank you!

    @christelrene3734@christelrene373415 күн бұрын
  • What a game changer! This auto ISO is now my go-to. After being out of practice for many years and getting all new equipment, this is absolutely my go to channel for tips. Thank you so much for this content!!

    @morganr4498@morganr44988 ай бұрын
  • Definitely agree. Many people have this fear that your ISO has to be less than 400 at all costs, because of unnoticeable grain that will "destroy" their image. And while to some extent older cameras may do this, its far better to have properly exposed picture with grain than underexposed picture.

    @Zejakov@Zejakov6 ай бұрын
  • Simon dice y ...quedas claro ! - Exelente canal , que la fuerza te acompañe .🙌🦅🦆🦢🦉🦤🦩🦚🦜

    @magso6876@magso6876Ай бұрын
  • Your videos are so informative, direct and to the point. Thank you!

    @lalocejas83@lalocejas832 күн бұрын
    • Glad you like them!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont2 күн бұрын
  • This is why I like the "FV" mode on Canon M6II, setting ISO to auto and being able to change shutter speed or aperture quickly.

    @tonykeltsflorida@tonykeltsflorida Жыл бұрын
    • I exclusively use FV mode. It is the king of all the camera modes if you ask me. It can do everything that any other mode can do without any draw backs.

      @waryenseeker@waryenseeker10 ай бұрын
    • I'm liking Fv as well. I change the wheel button to reset the auto based on which of the three controls I want the camera to take over. You don't get that with M + Auto ISO.

      @rebby11@rebby119 ай бұрын
  • I'm an amateur student photographer and I also like shooting with manual+auto iso with Canon! Great content with a very nice educational logical approach. Thanks a lot for the video!

    @0SASHIM1@0SASHIM1 Жыл бұрын
  • This is in the Top 3 channels in photography, hands down. Great clear information, straight to the point, thank you!

    @gerardomata.costarica@gerardomata.costarica8 ай бұрын
  • Fellow Canadian here, Simon. Loving your videos. You’re always easy to understand, straight to the point and you choose important topics that matter. And you produce great photos.

    @TheOneTrueNorth@TheOneTrueNorth7 ай бұрын
  • Discovered this myself a year or so ago and it completely revolutionized the way I was taking photos. Granted, there's no free lunch, but with speed, sharpness, and depth of focus being so critical, I can work with grain and noise in post production. This is a fantastic video - great examples and clear explanations. Huge kudos! J

    @JohnFisk-OHS-78@JohnFisk-OHS-789 ай бұрын
  • Hi Simon, when you began to explain why you had chosen auto ISO for wildlife, I found myself shaking my head in frustration wondering why I had never thought through the logic of this method when it was so darned obvious. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge in such a straightforward and easy to follow manner. It was so good that I’m now a new sub. Cheers, Dave

    @pemtax557@pemtax557 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad it was helpful! Thanks for the sub!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • Yeah, let the camera figure out the final equation for the exposure after you input your settings for shutter and aperture. Makes great sense!

      @OregonDARRYL@OregonDARRYL Жыл бұрын
  • Finally someone who knows what their talking about. Thank you for the video!

    @mountain.explorer@mountain.explorer Жыл бұрын
    • Welcome!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • Auto ISO is the Answer to action for Photography! never miss the action again!

    @seanthompson258@seanthompson2586 ай бұрын
  • This is exactly what I "discovered" for myself! I use this settings often for videography (manual white balance, shutter and aperture, auto ISO with EV + 1.3-1.7 / PP: HLG3 - SONY Cam /. Up to this point I didn't know If this was a "professional" way of shooting but it works extremely well for my type of video content. Thank you Sir for this video. ..by the way....the photos you make are extraordinary!

    @recfilm1883@recfilm1883 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks very much!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • I’ve been using Aperture mode with fixed ISO all these years and this video opened my eyes to a way more creative way of leveraging my new camera’s ability to automate the light triangle from a corner I had neglected (perhaps because I grew up using fixed ISO film 🙂). Thank you Simon!

    @francoisdugois3634@francoisdugois36348 ай бұрын
  • I just found your channel and I have to say I love it, I love your style of teaching, direct, straight to point with clear, concise, and well explained tips.

    @ritchersonm.pattersen1702@ritchersonm.pattersen17022 ай бұрын
  • Man i have been looking for this strategy for quite a while and finally found someone who talked about it in deep.

    @mightydiverse3812@mightydiverse3812 Жыл бұрын
    • Great!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • I'm learning so much from you Simon. The manual mode of a camera scares the life out of me. You make it easier to understand. 🙌🏻 Respect

    @TasteBudJunkie@TasteBudJunkie Жыл бұрын
    • I was scared too and now I'm excited to use this in action. We're going to have lots of snow here in CT and I'm going to shooting outside!

      @margarethagins9376@margarethagins9376 Жыл бұрын
    • Simon gives excellent advice and excellent explanation why this is better and why that is worse. And yes, Simon's videos a full of value, explaining scene -> composition -> camera settings -> results and demo to show how. One more thing, i value a lot Simon's videos because is he is respecting viewer's time, Simon does not waste time of the viewer with nonsense.

      @ShinobiDiabolik@ShinobiDiabolik Жыл бұрын
  • Your photos are fricken amazing!!,,,haven’t seen anything on KZhead quite like them. This video is clear, concise and well presented in terms of production qualities - well done for a newbie. We live in western Canada’s northland where the subjects you capture are also in abundance providing us with the same opportunities to document our natural world using these wonderful cameras and lenses unimaginable only a decade ago. We are now subscribers.

    @eoslove2022@eoslove2022 Жыл бұрын
    • Awesome! Thanks very much!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • No nonsense video ! Bang on point and explained well. Thank You

    @subramanyack588@subramanyack588Ай бұрын
  • Thank you Simon, one of the best videos I've seen in a while 👍🙏

    @H4VG44RD@H4VG44RDАй бұрын
  • This was terrific! I like the fact that you really teach us and not just describe equipment.

    @hvailjr@hvailjr Жыл бұрын
  • I only discovered your channel today, subscribed and now working through your back catalogue. I consider myself an experienced amateur but I've already learned new things from your videos, mainly regarding approaches to photography and techniques in general (not gear-related). Looking forward to more content in that vein. Great job. Thanks.

    @Beatsy@Beatsy Жыл бұрын
  • Good photographer, best photo teacher on youtube! Superdude!

    @louiloui2955@louiloui2955 Жыл бұрын
  • DUDE. I don't even do wildlife photography and I have gotten more out of your clear and concise explanations than several of the street photographers I've listened to (some of which are a little too poseurish for my taste). I shoot Manual with Auto ISO all the time )except for some architecture and landscape), but you have clearly explained why this mode has definite advantages. I'd also add that DxO PureRAW and other apps can easily remove noise caused by higher ISO settings, so I completely agree that this is secondary to the moment of creative composition. I also prefer to slightly underexpose my photos in general (except for the few times I take wildlife or moving subjects), but that's neither here nor there. Please don't stop doing what you're doing! A+

    @asystasyorg@asystasyorg21 күн бұрын
  • It seems to depend on the type of photography. For landscape, the most important settings are aperture and ISO. It only makes sense to have total control over aperture and ISO and use the shutter to determine the exposure.

    @jeffrey3498@jeffrey34988 ай бұрын
  • Quality content right here. As a beginner photographer this is what I need. Concise, precise and explanation of the most basic concepts. Thank you, you have earned a new subscriber!

    @FarazFarooque@FarazFarooque Жыл бұрын
  • This is by far THE most useful video on the subject I've ever come across. It's also a masterclass on how to keep to the point and not over talk.

    @jonplace5525@jonplace55258 ай бұрын
  • I do mostly music photography in a small club and was used to shooting in full manual mode. At the urging of a fellow photographer I decided to try auto ISO and I have to say I like it. How nice not to have to worry about 3 things. Now I let the camera pick the ISO and I can make adjustments to the shutter speed and/or f stop knowing the camera will adjust the ISO. I cap off the ISO at 12,800 and even those images are usable. Made my life a lot easier. Thanks for the video!

    @nelsono4315@nelsono4315 Жыл бұрын
  • You sold me on auto ISO and manual setting. Some of us are stuck in a rut from past training. The cameras can shoot at such a higher ISO today then 20 years ago and produce a fine photo. Thanks..

    @robertmuzikar5241@robertmuzikar524111 ай бұрын
  • Let's just say that you have an enormous amount of useful knowledge about lenses and cameras and take your photography SO seriously... It's just nice to see someone maintaining there passion and self-respect these days who hasn't lost there sense of worth and value! And more importantly, who so selflessly shares such wonderful knowledge about it all with us! Thank you Simon! This is a GREAT CHANNEL! I'd love to see more of your work right after this video! Oh, and my goodness you are an AMAZING Artist and Photographer! I LOVE LOVE LOVE your work! Thank you for pursuing this!

    @jmanzemail@jmanzemail Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks very much!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • You do an excellent job with explaining things in detail. Thats whats missing with alot of other channels. Keep up the good work.

    @reelhighmedia916@reelhighmedia916 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks James, will do!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • You are amazing . Love to watch your videos over and over again !

    @sureshseshadri7535@sureshseshadri75358 ай бұрын
  • My second time watching this and this makes so much sense I can’t wait to use it. And your the best teacher

    @Jwitherow1964@Jwitherow19642 ай бұрын
  • I have always shot in manual following my early moments having to shoot my sons action shots during his years playing rugby. This video is such a major revelation to me and Auto ISO is now my default because it takes the pressure away from me. Simon, thank you

    @ianross04@ianross0411 ай бұрын
  • Probably one of the most informative (and applicable) photography videos I have seen. Great explanation with demonstration. Thanks for sharing!

    @darrenleigh201@darrenleigh201 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad you enjoyed it!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • I learned this manual mode, auto iso method on my own when shooting wildlife. No tutorials anywhere suggest using it. Everyone is like use manual. I thought I was lazy to use auto iso. I got better results using auto iso in manual mode unless scene was super dark. Thanks there’s someone who does the same thing I do. Exposure compensation I use for birds.

    @adityashingoremusic@adityashingoremusic4 ай бұрын
  • As a filmmaker on the technical side -- which means that I had the disposition if not the aspiration to be a Director of Photography (cameraman) -- I was beset with the adherents of _Just set it to manual mode_ on one side, and _Just set it to autofocus_ on the other, and prided myself on having independently “invented“ this middle-ground of using manual mode with auto-ISO compensation. (I cannot really take credit for this. A lot of experienced filmmakers have been instrumental in the matter of elucidating to me the context and technique of this). Thank you for clearly explaining this, which I understood but not really (even though I have a technical background). It really clarifies the _reason_ I came to settle on this technique. I was unaware of the _ISO Compensation_ control. You asked for ideas about future content. Though I am new to your channel, and am a video filmmaker and not a still photographer (of nature), you might do a video on “old school“ _guesstimations_ of exposure level, such as the _Sunny 16_ rule-of-thumb. There is a continuing tendency to over-rely on the electronic brains of modern DLR cameras for such things. _Subscribed!_

    @brianhiles8164@brianhiles816410 ай бұрын
  • I just came across your video, and I am deeply impressed. Thank you for sharing your thoughts and pictures. You are easy to understand, you're not rushing through the material and there is a genuine flow to your presentation. Looking forward to more like this,

    @paulhudson117@paulhudson117 Жыл бұрын
    • Thank you so much!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • Love this Manual auto ISO settings ❤ I imminently see the difference in my photos, literally game changer for me, thanks for the knowledge 🙏

    @darkpuchy@darkpuchy Жыл бұрын
  • This is now my favorite chanel. Just stumble on to this just recently and wished I discovered this earlier. Very straight forward and easy to understand. Thank you sir for sharing your expertise.

    @iAMjadz@iAMjadz Жыл бұрын
  • An insanely easy hack that I had never considered. Up until this video, I was always under the impression the lowest ISO is always best. Now I'm hooked on watching all your videos as they are all providing excellent advice to all skill levels. Thank you Simon!!

    @TheTruthHurtsYou@TheTruthHurtsYou Жыл бұрын
    • Glad I could help!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • War Stories: With film, you had to pick the ISO or perhaps two ISOs if you had two bodies and that would be it sometimes for the whole trip. My first Canon 1D and 1Ds did not have auto ISO. Later, the Canon bodies had auto ISO but no exposure compensation in manual mode. Then they added exposure compensation in an extremely awkward and time consuming way. Finally, we have auto ISO with exposure compensation on a dial of your choosing. AAaahhhh…. Finally. With the pro 1D line of bodies, you can tie the spot metering to the spot being focused. This is even one step better than exposure compensation. It isn’t on the EOS R5. It appears to be under appreciated. I shot a lot of musicians on stage with weird and wicked lighting. Being able to get the musician’s eye in focus as well as properly exposed is a game changer. What use to be extremely challenging is almost ho-hum simple now. I really like your videos and the depth you go into with examples and the reason why you do things.

    @pedzsan@pedzsan Жыл бұрын
  • The top photography lessons on KZhead

    @tommyharris5817@tommyharris58174 ай бұрын
  • One of the very best videos on exposure control!!!

    @davemil716@davemil716 Жыл бұрын
    • Glad you think so!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • Thank you Simon! I’ve been using auto ISO for a few years now because I worked out that it’s works better for me. I feel like a bit of a cheat though so it’s good to have you affirm it. I love your videos and your no nonsense approach. You are an excellent teacher! Thanks so much! 🙏🏻😊👏🏻

    @just_norma7@just_norma711 ай бұрын
  • As a sports photographer, I will use auto ISO with fixed f/stop and shutter speed in daylight. Exposures maintain well-balanced between sunlight and shade. For night sports, setting for auto ISO can go to very high extremes with unwanted noise. Instead, I set my ISO manually with wide-open f/stop, staying with 1/1000 sec. for the brightest area. I always shoot in RAW for the best post adjustments in exposure dynamic range. Those using zoom lenses with variable f/stop according to focal length, I set the f/stop fixed for the highest number at max zoom, maintaining fixed ISO and shutter speed. As always, observe the exposure triangle when shooting in Manual. Experimentation is the best instructor.

    @JGZphotography@JGZphotography Жыл бұрын
    • Great advice! Thanks for sharing.

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • This doesn't work if one doesn't consider when overexposure will happen. You'll be back to needing to adjust T or A anyway. So, go out and decide what manual setting of T and A are going to be the correct at the day/scene brightest at ISO 100 (or your lowest) and stay at or less expose than that (higher aperture or shutter speed) so that ISO will only rise. For instance, I shot a theme of street people at 5:00 p.m. each day over a month -- all from car looking at sidewalk people, with each day's lighting staying steady overall during the half-hour of shooting. I couldn't fool with settings, so I chose my aperture according to my artistic desire and left it there. Movement of all sorts demanded highest shutter possible. But what shutter was the fastest that could be used with auto-ISO in play? The shutter that was exposing the brightest scenes correctly at ISO 100! In this case, the subjects in direct sunlight, or scenes in direct light or the highest light of the day's views. With T set in this considered maximum, ISO could then increase with darker scenes, protecting me from overexposure.

      @jonasweiss5817@jonasweiss5817 Жыл бұрын
  • I like this explanation by pro photographer. Its comming any situations that user can not wait for choosing the right parameters. Dont stop. Good work.

    @mrstanlez@mrstanlez Жыл бұрын
    • Welcome!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • we are lucky to have the best photographer teacher like you much homage.

    @user-gv6wp8qf9q@user-gv6wp8qf9qАй бұрын
  • Such a great explanation of a shooting mode that I had never considered. Having started out in the film days where ISO was chosen when you loaded film, you didn’t think about it again and were stuck in a specific range.

    @charlesshepherd9132@charlesshepherd9132 Жыл бұрын
    • Welcome!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • I've come to a very similar conclusion myself, and it's made shooting a lot more convenient for me. The control of manual with the split-second availability of automatic. This and auto-bracketing has allowed me to miss far fewer shots. Great recommendations!

    @SplicesAndCelluloid@SplicesAndCelluloid Жыл бұрын
    • Auto bracketing 0,5 or + 1 ? How much you use?

      @c.4234@c.42342 ай бұрын
  • Thank You for Being straight to the Point...!!!

    @R.i.P_MaMa@R.i.P_MaMa3 ай бұрын
  • Thank you Simon, I learned valuable lesson form watching this video. +1

    @chancowboy7263@chancowboy72635 күн бұрын
  • Yes, this is what I have been doing lately a lot. After using full manual in the beginning, I started to go for AV mode for a while, but after getting into birding I started to use auto ISO in manual mode. I do have to check the exposure and metering more often, but I really like this approach. Great video!!

    @ElBoyoElectronico@ElBoyoElectronico Жыл бұрын
    • Good stuff!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • I also use manual with auto iso, and it works well for me for the reasons you mention. In answer to your question, I would like to see a day in your life type episode when you go out to photograph wildlife, including how you plan, pack and what you do on location. Also, if you go on expeditions to new locations, it would be great to come along with you!

    @janetelsworthy1710@janetelsworthy1710 Жыл бұрын
    • Thanks for the tips! I do have a few « behind the scenes » in my playlists!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • @@simon_dentremont Yes, I have watched most of your videos and really enjoy it when you are out in nature. Thanks once again for inspiring us. I had quite an exciting morning, as the BBC published a photo I submitted - it is on the Home page under the 'Must See' tab and photos of 'My Summer'. If you get a chance to have a look, it may interest you to see two of our birds that occur locally here- the Southern double-collared sunbird and the Cape white-eye. Both are small and skittish birds and quite a challenge to photograph!

      @janetelsworthy1710@janetelsworthy1710 Жыл бұрын
    • @@janetelsworthy1710 Awesome

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
    • Your videos are in my must watch category Simon. I have been happily using Man with Auto ISO for a long time but I need now to get to grips with exposure compensation and hoe to set it up for quick and easy use on my R7. I currently have FStop on the lens ring, Shutter speed on the top dial and ISO on the rear dial. I am thinking that I should swap the FSstop and ISO controls around as I leave the ISO on AUTO. I can still toggle exposure compensation and use it with the front dial. But not ideal. Is exposure compensation something you feel needs quick adjustment on the fly often, maybe that should be on the rear wheel and toggle Aperture. Your thoughts and other R7 users would be appreciated

      @andrewkeir2282@andrewkeir2282 Жыл бұрын
    • @@andrewkeir2282 Thanks. Yes, Exp Comp needs to at the ready. Aperture is what you need to change least, so I’d leave that on the ring. I’d leave shutter speed on the top dial, and add EC to the new thumb wheel on the R7, around the joystick.

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • So glad I found you. I'm just starting out and while I understand the theory, I can't manipulate the camera and it ends up pot luck point and shoot. Now I'm gonna go through your helpful videos. Thank you.

    @lesley3888@lesley3888 Жыл бұрын
  • I almost never comment a video but I had to for this channel. The content is amazing, super clear and extremely usable and excellent advice. Thank you so much!

    @vincentvanstralen3911@vincentvanstralen3911 Жыл бұрын
  • For sure you are a great photographer, Simon, but you are also a great teacher with a so careful approach. A new topic for your next videos could be what steps you follow to prepare your photo trip (location, time, type of image to shoot, etc.)

    @donchisciottev@donchisciottev Жыл бұрын
  • Enjoyed the video. I also use manual with auto iso. I typically shoot grandkids sports but dabble with local wildlife and even landscapes. A thought about future episodes could be back button focus if you haven already done that. I've got two buttons set. One for single spot and the other for eye tracking. I've even taken it a step further and set up C1 for people tracking, C2 for animals and C3 for slower shutter and lower iso for landscape. Choose one for your current situation and bang, you're set with default settings!

    @rcarder2093@rcarder2093 Жыл бұрын
    • I almost have the same setup, and yes, I have a video out on it! Thanks.

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • Great advice, and great presentation. So many KZhead people pad out their stuff with time-wasting chat. Well done!

    @chrisgill9602@chrisgill9602Ай бұрын
  • Once again I have found your explanation to be so easy to follow. You have no idea how helpful your videos are to a novice like me.. THANK YOU for taking the time to make them.

    @anthonylee5305@anthonylee53058 ай бұрын
  • I appreciate the video and suggestion for using auto iso. As a landscape shooter I typically set iso low to minimize noise, determine my required depth of field and let the shutter speed fall where it will (on a tripod). Last fall I photographed Sandhill Cranes and the auto iso manual exposure method would have been very useful. My Sony offers the option so next time I shoot moving subjects I’ll give it a try. Thanks for the clear explanation.

    @ralphporter7492@ralphporter7492 Жыл бұрын
    • I do the same for landscapes, but as you say for wildlife autoiso works really well.

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • Except for situations where I want to control every aspect of my exposure in order to get something specific out of my camera, I always used ISO on auto. A tip for beginners would be to check how your camera reacts to different ISO values and to set the maximum value ISO value for auto so it doesn't go in unwanted territory. Also, as a suggestion for a future video, you could explore how to take wildlife photography with lenses in the 15mm - 100mm range.

    @IoNoobMaster@IoNoobMaster Жыл бұрын
    • Noted!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • Great, you're teaching an old dog new tricks! Thank you.

    @paulvanbuekenhout6617@paulvanbuekenhout6617 Жыл бұрын
  • By far the best video I've seen on why to use auto ISO. Well done Sir.

    @xxcaseyxxc@xxcaseyxxc Жыл бұрын
  • Not only are your photos beautiful, but to be in a position to take photos like those has me green with envy. I've always been hesitant to go full manual mainly because managing all 3 settings for a shot is very difficult. I was also nervous about letting the camera pick ISO because I was afraid it would go overboard. These tips have given me the confidence to give it a try!

    @dougsholly9323@dougsholly9323 Жыл бұрын
    • Go for it!

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • Next challenge is backyard photography. Can you create something this magnificent without leaving the house? Many people don't have the opportunity to go to such beautiful places. BTW another spectacular video.

    @dennisharris144@dennisharris144 Жыл бұрын
    • Challenge accepted

      @simon_dentremont@simon_dentremont Жыл бұрын
  • You are not only a good photographer but an excellent teacher also.

    @zakeerrg3010@zakeerrg30109 ай бұрын
  • Listen to you, it gives me more confidence. Thank you so much. I’m learning something new every day

    @JuanLopezmusica@JuanLopezmusica9 ай бұрын
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