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austinkiker

austinkiker

Member Since 31 Mar 2017
Offline Last Active May 08 2017 07:12 PM
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EV - what is it?

18 April 2017 - 02:02 PM

Hello all,

 

I understand (or I think I do, ha) you can control EV based on your shutter speed and f-stop but I don't think I quite understand what EV truly is.  I read articles and see information where the author states: the autofocus system functions accurately down to -4EV....which I imagine is a good thing but my lack of knowledge causes me to not comprehend how it's affecting my photography.

 

I do a lot of low light wildlife photography in the early mornings and late evenings so I hope gaining knowledge on this topic will help me.  My current camera, D5300, has a setting where I can manually control the EV but after tinkering around with it in several different scenarios I'm still stumped, I can't tell a difference in my photographs.

 

So, what's EV and how do I properly control it to help my photography?

 

Thank you for your time,

 

Austin


D5300 Autofocus - Wildlife

04 April 2017 - 02:17 PM

Hello all,

 

When shooting wildlife I have my D5300 set to 39pts of focus (the most it offers - lots of BIF) and AF-C (continuous-servo).  I also use matrix metering.   I shoot 98% of the time in Manual mode so I want to ensure I have those autofocus and metering settings setup properly for wildlife.  Thoughts?

 

Thanks for your help,

 

Austin 


D500 vs D810 wildlife and lanscape

31 March 2017 - 11:11 AM

Hello all,

 

I have been an avid amateur photographer for the past 3 years and have fumbled my way through using the D5300 to the point to where I've become quite proficient with it.  I'm an avid wildlife photographer and also thoroughly enjoy landscape photography.  I'd say my photography is made up of 60-70% wildlife and 30-40% landscape.

 

That said, here's my million dollar question (don't look for a check in the mail if you give your opinion!).  I've become use to the crop factor on my DX D5300 and with my 600mm lens it really packs a punch when I'm in the woods shooting wildlife.  I use an 18mm-55mm for landscape and also tinker with a 55mm-300mm on occassion.  I'm torn at losing that crop factor with an FX body but would love the extra detail   I feel I could probably crop my way to glory with the D810 but the fps and other features on the D500 has me drooling when it comes to BIF and general wildlife.

 

Most of my wildlife photography is executed at long distances.  I am no animal whisperer so rarely am I right on top of my subject.  But I'd also like to see the vibrance and depth of field that an FX camera offers in my landscape photos....and wildlife for that matter

 

I guess my biggest question is...can the D810 perform in a wildlife photography setting?  I've seen what it can do for landscapes.  A counter point is, can the D500 be used as an effective landscape camera?

 

Price point isn't really a factor here.  I have the money for the D500 now and I'll save up the extra dough to get the D810, I'm a patient fellow.  What I don't have is money for both...it's an either/or situation.

 

Your thoughts are welcomed.