5D mk11 settings question
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Hi, there are no 'standard' settings for photography. You need to know how to use your camera and have an understanding of aperture vs shutter speed.
Have you ever used manual controls on a camera before and what made you buy the 5D? An idea of what you want to shoot will help.
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Have you ever used manual controls on a camera before and what made you buy the 5D? An idea of what you want to shoot will help.
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I don't think th op is refering to things like aperture or shutter speed more the less obvious stuff like dynamic range boosting settings. Maybe think before typing your rants in future?
PS I have a 5d mkii and only ever use manual with a flash, sorry if that makes you rage
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Whoah, easy tiger! Not entirely sure where you think I ranted? I know I haven't got your psychic ability to know the OP may have been talking about a dynamic range setting out of the hundreds of possible settings but I was actually trying to help. Without knowing what the OP is trying to shoot and what knowledge they already have it's pretty hard to help in any useful way.
I haven't got a 5D2 but would guess that any dynamic range configuration would only impact JPGs so, as the OP had already said they're shooting RAW, that wouldn't be much use.
Anyway, I'm glad your happy shooting only manual with a flash...
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I haven't got a 5D2 but would guess that any dynamic range configuration would only impact JPGs so, as the OP had already said they're shooting RAW, that wouldn't be much use.
Anyway, I'm glad your happy shooting only manual with a flash...
Steve
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apart from default, read the manual and set the following custom functions:
ISO expansion: on (allows to use ISO 50, 12800 and 25600, I think 12800 is still acceptable)
Use extended AF points: on (enables those hidden AF points around centre point, not sure why it's disabled as default)
AF point selection method: multi-direction joystick (this is personal preference, I think this makes choosing AF points much quicker)
set Flash sync speed to "My Menu". it effectively is the Slow-sync setting which should be easily accessible.
also set Mirror Lockup to "My Menu", very useful feature taking long exposures on tripod.
ISO expansion: on (allows to use ISO 50, 12800 and 25600, I think 12800 is still acceptable)
Use extended AF points: on (enables those hidden AF points around centre point, not sure why it's disabled as default)
AF point selection method: multi-direction joystick (this is personal preference, I think this makes choosing AF points much quicker)
set Flash sync speed to "My Menu". it effectively is the Slow-sync setting which should be easily accessible.
also set Mirror Lockup to "My Menu", very useful feature taking long exposures on tripod.
My fist camera was a Brownie!! I know that its all about light and time,Ive still got a Nikon F3 and F8,I am trying to get my head around digital,I am referring to the in camera settings,I don't know if they matter if shooting raw,Appreciate the comments.
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Hi Yeoboy. Thanks for the clarification and hope my first response wasn't taken the wrong way!
The post above yours shows some good general use settings and as you say, any picture style settings etc will only affect jpg output as the RAW image will be completely 'as shot' with no in camera processing.
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The post above yours shows some good general use settings and as you say, any picture style settings etc will only affect jpg output as the RAW image will be completely 'as shot' with no in camera processing.
Regards
Steve
Not at all Steve,I have received replies to a number of issues in here,All have been excellent info,It might be usefull to get such settings as would be useful should i go for an occasional JPEG shoot, I have a tutorial to try out the video function after i am happy at the still functions,Thank you for your replies.
I have a 5D II and generally it stays in aperture priority mode, generally I only change ISO, white balance etc on a regular basis.
It's worth looking at the menu settings and seeing what you prefer, but as people have said shooting in RAW will give you an unaltered file that you can edit in post production. Little things like whether you want highlight clipping warnings on your reviews etc, I personally found it annoying after a while but it's useful if you're taking some once in a lifetime shots and don't want to get it wrong.
It's a fantastic camera, enjoy!
It's worth looking at the menu settings and seeing what you prefer, but as people have said shooting in RAW will give you an unaltered file that you can edit in post production. Little things like whether you want highlight clipping warnings on your reviews etc, I personally found it annoying after a while but it's useful if you're taking some once in a lifetime shots and don't want to get it wrong.
It's a fantastic camera, enjoy!