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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Somersetscott" data-source="post: 316090" data-attributes="member: 10691"><p>I'd Stick with the Nikkor and preset the following:Set the ISO to whatever you can get away with (for this I would trial your camera and lens at differing ISOs and post process the images and noise reduce and see what works for you and your post processing software <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" />)Then pop into the Shooting menu → ISO Sensitivity Menu → Turn 'Auto ISO sensitivity control' on, set the 'Maximum sensitivity' at say 1600 ISO (or whatever works noise wise from above). Then set the 'minimum Shutter speed' to whatever you can get away with hand held, I'd recommend 1/125 or faster. Then shoot in A mode, setting your aperture (I'd go for minimum lens will let you) and ISO 100The theory being you choose the aperture and the camera ensures you don't shoot under a shutter speed so you don't get blurr and do not exceed a certain ISO so that the noise is horrific.    The worst that can happen If the subject/scene is too dark it will go for minimum shutter you set and maximum ISO and come out under exposed, easily fixed in post processing. If you decide 'screw this' and pop the inbuilt flash up or use a speedlite (With i-TTL) these settings will still be fine - it'll speed up the shutter speed automatically and go to minimum ISO <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> So you set the main goodies and it lets you worry more about posing the kids rather than camera settings. If the Auto ISO setting annoys you - it can be easily switched off     Shooting menu → ISO Sensitivity Menu → Turn 'Auto ISO sensitivity control' offYou could test out the above on your pets, partner, family etc to see what works - I tend to terrorize my family this way to get settings right. Also depends what aged kids you're working with, if they are young they can be very lively, so faster shutter speeds. Safety shots for closed eyes <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite2" alt=";)" title="Wink    ;)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=";)" /> Flash - if needed, dependent on the kids ages again and if they are really young it scares/confuses them, makes them look a bit dazed if you need to take a second shot. If you already knew this, sorry! Best of luck! <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> post some of your results? <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile    :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> I'll avoid the cookies, I'm on a diet <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite3" alt=":(" title="Frown    :(" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":(" /></p></blockquote><p></p>

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