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[Outdadarwin]

I turn off Auto ISO on a D7000 when I'm using the flash.

Wasn't a problem on the D300 or D80, and may have reverted back in newer models.

I find it most useful when doing macro photography, so I usually turn it off when I attach my macro lens.

It will reduce un-necessary noise in your photos.

This was the only change I didn't like in the D7000.

It can be added to the U1 or U2 function.

 

 

[Russ]

Or just set a realistic or acceptable upper limit for the auto-ISO.

[GregM1]

i forgot the d7000 even has auto iso. i have had it turned off since i got the camera. maybe i should turn it one for a bit to see how it works.

[greenwing]

I turn off Auto ISO on a D7000 when I'm using the flash.

Wasn't a problem on the D300 or D80, and may have reverted back in newer models.

I find it most useful when doing macro photography, so I usually turn it off when I attach my macro lens.

It will reduce un-necessary noise in your photos.

This was the only change I didn't like in the D7000.

It can be added to the U1 or U2 function.

 

Yes, Nikon changed the behaviour of Auto ISO with flash on the D300s and later cameras. Earlier cameras would keep the lowest ISO possible when using flash and Auto ISO. The newer cameras seem to set the ISO closer to what an ambient exposure would give, which tends to max out the ISO in too many situations for my liking.

 

I hear that the D600 has different behaviour again, but haven't found any proper discussion about it.

 

Chris

[Outdadarwin]

Hi Chris,

I have heard that Nikon have reverted back in newer models, might be to difficult to change in firmware update.

[Russ]

Rather than chopping and changing things without telling us, it would be nice if they just gave us the choice in a menu (yeah I know - another menu item!)

[scoobymax]

This is good to know about the D7000 as I'm awaiting delivery of one this week! Thanks for the heads up guys.

[greenwing]

This is good to know about the D7000 as I'm awaiting delivery of one this week! Thanks for the heads up guys.

It's the same as your D3100, I should think, as the D3100 is newer than the D300s which was where things changed.

[Chrisf]

auto iso does work well in certain areas. Although thing like studio work and macro work are not one of them. I only tend to use it on BIF,but some from Fred Miranda are trying to get me to make the switch too 100% manual, which I don't see as a bad thing btw. I just have to get used to manual on static nature before I start using it on those that move.