Just-Clayton
Senior Member
That is one mode I ignore is the P mode. I just don't feel comfortable using it.
Need despirate help with D7000...I'm ready to give up. :(
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Time to go back to the manual for your camera/flash and do some research on ISO, shutter, aperture and in camera light meter. By setting exposure at -2 you are telling camera to underexpose your shot which is why you are getting dark photos. Its overwhelming at first but necessary especially if you plan to get paid for the snaps you are taking. Don't mean to be harsh but both of those snaps should have been immediate deletes
Here are my indoor on camera flash settings.
Put camera in Manual Mode (M).
Set Aperture to widest setting which is 3.5 in the case of the 18-105 lens.
Set ISO to 1000. Turn auto ISO off.
Set shutter speed to 1/250.
Bounce flash off ceiling, wall or card. If ceiling is too high, Tilt flash head to 45 degrees and extend the white plastic card built into the flash to direct your light.
If image is too dark, adjust Flash Compensation up (it is the flash button on the left with the lightning bolt). Press the button and turn the front dial to change flash power. If image is too bright, turn Flash Compensation down.
If you want more Ambient Light, reduce Shutter Speed till your background is sufficiently lit. Don't let shutter speed below 1/125 till your technique improves via practice.
Try these settings at home or on friends till you are happy with the results and definitely before you take on once in a lifetime events like weddings...especially when you are charging for your services. Hope this helps.
Put camera in Manual Mode (M).
Set Aperture to widest setting which is 3.5 in the case of the 18-105 lens.
Set ISO to 1000. Turn auto ISO off.
Set shutter speed to 1/250.
Bounce flash off ceiling, wall or card. If ceiling is too high, Tilt flash head to 45 degrees and extend the white plastic card built into the flash to direct your light.
If image is too dark, adjust Flash Compensation up (it is the flash button on the left with the lightning bolt). Press the button and turn the front dial to change flash power. If image is too bright, turn Flash Compensation down.
If you want more Ambient Light, reduce Shutter Speed till your background is sufficiently lit. Don't let shutter speed below 1/125 till your technique improves via practice.
Try these settings at home or on friends till you are happy with the results and definitely before you take on once in a lifetime events like weddings...especially when you are charging for your services. Hope this helps.
A lot of the faults were already mentioned (all user error) especially when using -2 EV. Using 1/15 shutter speed and question why your images are blurry? Even a D800 or D4 will give you blurry pictures with that setting. On your third image which was taken outdoor, looking the amount of sunlight, I doubt that image was only 1/50 of a second. I would assume a lot higher even at ISO 100.
Bottom line, when shooting indoor, what I normally recommend to photographers who are not familiar with the basic fundamentals is to use a speedlight or flash, Stick with M mode, 1/80 - 1/100 will normally freeze motion when someone is moving or walking, auto ISO to ISO 800-1000, minimum sensitivity to ISO 100, & Auto WB. Try these settings and let us know how that works for you.
BTW, place your EV back to 0.
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Internet could become your best friend to learn, but start with the basics. Find yourself an old photography book and study it. Everything done in the old days still applies with digital as far as exposure and shutter speed and depth of field. The post processing, well now it gets interesting. We have a lot more ways to make a picture today than we had in 1973.
I think your flash settings are all wrong. You probably would have gotten better results using the Automatic feature of the D7000. Try it, you might like it
I typically delete these types of photos. I used them to show what I have been running into. I do a lot of outdoor events, so i don't have a lot of experience with indoor lighting. Here are some of my other examples. So many people refer me for Seniors, Family and such. I found a local person who gives a basic 2 hour class on understanding your camera, and he has 30 years experience in the world of photography. I am hoping this will be a big help. I did an outdoor family session last night and used the A mode with some of your help. I did see a noticeable
difference! I don't have them downloaded yet.
difference! I don't have them downloaded yet.
Seems your available light shots are great. So, it's back to the inside pictures. When you use flash as your main light source, you have to forget about measuring available light. Otherwise you end up with too slow of a shutter speed and the pictures look blurry. Your minimum shutter speed inside should be around 1/60-1/125. Of course this recommendation does not apply for exterior "fill-in flash" situations. Just try auto shots with the flash inside and look at the exif and the results.
dramtastic
Senior Member
I understand that you are looking for better results but seriously, you actually have to sharpen a whopping 30% of the time. If every one could shoot tack sharp every time there would be no such thing as pro photographers(who delete and or sharpen/adjust many shots themselves). Try and keep your expectations realistic as much as anything.
In humble opinion, your outdoor shoot and wedding shoot are of totally different situation. One is bright and stationary whilst the other is low light and moving.
In P mode, the camera compensate the low light by reducing the speed. This the ski reason for the blurr. You should have try higher ISO if you want to maintain in P mode. But having a D7000, you should start to use the M mode. Next time don't limit to P mode. It would be better if you have tried S and realize how dark the photo and decide to adjust the ISO and WB.
In P mode, the camera compensate the low light by reducing the speed. This the ski reason for the blurr. You should have try higher ISO if you want to maintain in P mode. But having a D7000, you should start to use the M mode. Next time don't limit to P mode. It would be better if you have tried S and realize how dark the photo and decide to adjust the ISO and WB.