Don't make this COMMON MISTAKE with MANUAL in AUTO ISO!
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I swear, Simon. You're probably the only photographer on RUclips that can intelligently explain the nuances of camera settings and modes and they're uses. Instead of being part of the "you can only use this mode, you can only shoot this style, you can NEVER do this or that" crowd. You explain so easily that you have to do what the scene requires to get the shot, not stay inside some imaginary set of rules. I've learned so much from your videos, thank you!
The only one you know of*.
Because there's plenty smart and wise photographers on RUclips.
I dont get why so many people belittle others in order to compliment someone.
@OdamaKamayuka No doubt there's plenty of smart and wise photographers on RUclips, I've watched many of them. But, I've yet to come across another that can interpret and teach information in such a way as Simon. Not belittling anyone else, just tired of hearing/reading from so many photographers that there's only one way to go about things and if it's not their way, it's wrong.
You must be new here. Welcome!
"People use settings that they want, rather than what the scene will allow." Great insight!
Words of wisdom, for sure!
This is what I've done for years. However, hearing it from such an experienced pro is highly reassuring.
Hands down, one of the greatest photographer teachers. We love Simon! ❤
I like to think of ISO as a sort of measurement for how much light is getting into the camera. Once I switched to that mindset, ISO got much easier for me, and became a much more useful tool for judging exposure and a signal for whether I have my other settings set right or not! I know the exposure meter does that too, but I usually see the ISO first.
Ive been doing this for like 6 months because you mentioned it once in your vid and I automatically set it up. Its so good... cant even thank you for that haha
That's awesome!
It's a whole lot better, suffering with some grain, than a worthless, blurry photo, right? ;)
I recently photographed a high school volleyball game, and using Auto ISO proved to be a game-changer. I set the exposure compensation to +3 and rarely needed to adjust the shutter speed. Next time, I will definitely explore different metering settings to see how they impact the photos. Thank you for the outstanding teaching lessons!
I remember when the original auto ISO video came out. One of the only RUclipsrs I have seen ever talk about it. It genuinely changed the game for me. I have had thousands of much higher quality shots since then. It changed everything for me
Been using autoISO since you mentioned it way back in the early RUclips days.
same for me
Been using auto ISO on my D700 for over a decade lol. You must be new here. Welcome!
I find the videos of Simon so helpful and simple that anybody can understand despite being a néophyte in the subject. This is only possible when you master your skills and knowledge. It makes you want to become a full time wildlife photographer. 😅
Glad you’re enjoying the videos!
This is a much better explanation than I've seen/heard before. Thank you, this might change my relationship with "Auto ISO". Sometimes, I really need to "unlearn" analog film...
It can be tricky to switch between film and digital!
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Dear Simon, I have watched many, many of your videos, but this is my favorite from you. Not only did it finally click and I have understood how to deal with ISO levels, but you also showed that you are affected by it as well. I always thought (stupid, I know) that your expensive camera gear prevented you from this and your pictures turn out amazing because of that. Showing that you are just as affected and how you have to compromise because of that was a real eye-opener. Thank you very much for providing great content! Warm regards, Florian
Learned this technique from your prior videos, works perfectly in fast action. It forced me to understand my histogram, aperture, and shutter speed. This concept changed my action photography, thanks Simon!
I thought you might mention EV compensation. Recently I started using Auto ISO thanks to you, but was annoyed that it was often higher than I wanted, and aside from changing metering settings and shutter speed/aperture, I realized I can just quickly dial down the EV compensation when I think the ISO is too high.
Aperture priority with minimum shutter speed and max ISO (camera is going below the limit only if it hits max ISO) is usually my preferred mode and possibly one of the biggest advantages of upgrading my gear to a camera that has that option.
Good to hear from you about using auto modes - my first introduction to photography was always 'use full manual' and it got me really discouraged for a while.
What does the camera do when you fall out of the bandwidth of those settings? Also, will it priorise speed before iso?
@Bin909able it first goes to max ISO I've set, then if there's not enough light it will lower the shutter speed from the 'preferred' down to whatever let's enough light for good exposure. Or I can open up the aperture manually to let more light to balance it out, or move exposure compensation if I'm okay with underexposed
@@xenor9262 that's a fast and clear answer, thanks! ❤
very interesting configuration! probably one of the best mode/configuration to give someone else the camera to take a pic of you hahaha
Yea, I sometimes need to adjust minimum shutter speed depending on the situation, but usually it's just set aperture, point and shoot
Taking responsibility.......what a concept!
Who knew, right? :)
This video came up at the right time. I just ran into this last weekend. I came to the same realization to lower my ISO I just had to learn my exposure better. choose and adjust to my own priority in the exposure triangle. There is a phrase I learned in the past. “If you can’t tie a knot, tie a lot.” I adjusted it to photography. “If you can’t get the shot, shoot a lot.”
Thanks for having such a wide range of examples -- really gives an almost visceral feel to the variety of settings you used. And thank you for avoiding the excessive bloviating the majority of utube videos have.
I'm glad you appreciated the examples.
I understand what you are say but what is a solution if we need the higher ISO but don’t want the “200,000” ISO .
@@MichaelCentofanti-l9dYou can set the limit
I’m glad you mentioned exposure compensation at the end. I sometimes use it with auto iso to cheat a little bit and bring down iso a touch.
You helped me work through my ISO problems with your videos. So much so, that I figured this one out before you even came out with this video. You truly are a master of photography. Thank you for all the help you've given me, in a way that's easy to understand. You've never assumed the viewer already knows everything.
Amazing video. Very in depth information but explained in a way that is very easy to understand and break down! I always recommend people to your channel to help them learn. Keep up the amazing work!
It is always a pleasure to hear your explanations and tips, but always in such a clear way.
Simon hats off, there are really not many photographers who can always bring the subjects so well.
Greetings from Belgium
I changed my camera from a canon 760D to a 7D Mark II to get this setting and it's amazing. I learned this from you in an older video. I use for nature, street and most hand held photography. Topaz or DXO takes care of the noise in most cases.
Awesome video Simon, thanks for the much needed clarity on this topic.
I shoot birds mostly ..the weeest ones like Kinglets can be quite the chore getting focus long enough between flit abouts ..from day one I couldn't be more pleased with fully automated brilliance of my SX70and I paid attention as the camera chooses what's best for ISO .I have a set in the woods where I'm using paid models of bird actors who literally work for peanuts .this light goes from blasted full to shade in moments after 1pm..IM NEVER much between 150-800 (I think auto limit) with beautiful outcome.
Your cats were stunning and as always videos the greatest. ❤
I challenge anyone to find a better explanation than this. Amazing!!!!!
Thanks Simon. I've been doing this since I watched an earlier video you did on the subject. It works great. It think for a lot of people it's still a matter of practice to get better at it and that takes time. Photography can't be hurried. You need to give yourself time to develop the skills
Great video as usual ! And it's always possible to deliberately under-or overexpose in auto Iso and manual.
You are the best, I discovered manual with auto iso on my own, but couldn't properly justify it to myself until your video. Ty!
Exposure compensation is an important backstop to “manual with auto ISO” since your camera is after an average exposure of its metering area and can clip highlights.
Also full manual can sometimes be the right move if you don’t want the settings changing in a sequence of shots.
Your tips on auto ISO saved A LOT of my bird photos during my trip to Japan. Thanks for that!😊
You are so welcome!
This blew my mind. I never made the connection. Thank you explaining it in a way I actually understood.
Fabulous view Simon , many thanks, fantastic tips .
Excellent explanation of the subject with great practical illustrations. Thank you
I prefer aperture priority with minimum shutter speed control and auto ISO. This avoids over exposing due to too much light as the shutter speed will increase instead when ISO hits 100. That typically doesn't affect the shot negatively unless I'm doing long exposures, then manual with auto ISO :)
That sounds like a great way to control what is most important to your shot, then free you to find the best scenes.
Thanks for the tip!
How incredibly practical and demystifying. It's the photographer not the camera. We need to keep in mind that It's those moment by moment judgment calls where aperture and shutter speed may allow for a lower ISO. Over time I have found that being present and intentional are what really counts. Now, do I always keep this in mind? No! LOL! That's when my camera tells me it can't take the shot. There is nothing like a good reminder. Thanks Simon. Cheers. 🙏
It's easy to forget those basics in the moment!
Great summary, much appreciated! The first time I blew out some photos using Manual and Auto ISO was a real headscratcher. Was obvious in retrospect.
i AM TOTALLY ADDICTED TO YOUR VIDEOS. eVEN THINGS i ALREADY UNDERSTOOD PARTIALLY, YOU MAKE IT EASIER TO UNDERSTAND.
Awesome, thank you!
I’ve been using the “bonus tip” for air shows the last couple years. 1/2000 and f8 gives plenty of room for the iso to float to capture the Blue Angels or Thunderbirds . It even has enough room to dial in a bit of negative exposure comp (1/3-2/3) to prevent any tiny spots of blown highlights on the jets when the sun is behind me.
Excellent as usual, Simon! I use auto-ISO exclusively for bird photography so I get into that same tug-of-war when shooting in early morning or evening. My lens is wonderful but it's only f/7.1 at its widest so I fiddle with the shutter speed constantly. By the way, the newest version of ACR did a brilliant job of removing the noise from images I was forced to shoot in near darkness at ISO 12,800 with my R5. It's truly amazing! It takes forever to run Denoise in ACR on a large RAW file but it's well worth the wait.
Thanks as always for your reassurance that there's more than one way to tackle the thorny subject of settings! And why. And for debunking all those ISO myths. I don't think I'll be able to photograph lions any time soon, darn it, but I shall be more than happy to give auto ISO/manual a whirl, after so many rapped knuckles for not KEEPING IT LOW! Thanks for the chuckle about the fighting lions too! Fabulous shots!
I discovered manual and auto iso thanks to you a while ago ! Works great on my Canon R6 ! Thanks !
This just makes so much sense. Thank you
Another awesome video, Simon I always learn so much from you and you explain things in such a way that it's easy to follow and understand. Thanks so much for all you do for all of us.
Love your videos! Auto iso was a game changer for me when I go out and enjoy nature
Def right Simon, learn this very well when photographing short ear owls. Most people left when the sun was setting and had better prime lenses than me, i had the rf 100-500mm lens, But applying this process, got some cool pics and got to see them fly around hunting for food.
What a brilliant video. You are so good mate! :) This made so much sense and answered so many of my questions. Thank you!
Amazing stories. You always teach me something new. Thanks.
Been shooting like this for events for a while now. Another tip that might be helpful to others: I like to limit my upper ISO in AutoISO (you can do that easily in the ISO Settings without menu diving) to 6400, as that is usually accaptable for me and whenever the ISO value starts flashing on my Sony 'cause it can't go higher, I know I have to readjust my shutter speed for example. And only when that can't go much lower I will raise the upper limit of the AutoISO. Helps in quickly changing situations and I haven't had unusable photos because of high ISO in a long time :) Thanks for the nice video and reminder, Simon.
Explained so well. Thank you Simon.
Your videos are always so good! Thank you for being clear consise and straight to the point
Thank you, Simon. Again very helpful content. 💪🏻
Thank you for the fantastic explanation on auto ISO. I feel like I owe you tuition for everything I have learned from you. I try not to miss a lesson. Thanks again Professor :)
I appreciate the kind words!
I totally agree using auto ISO! Shooting with auto iso in combination with manual shutter/aperture/exposure compensation settings along with the back button for focusing, and bonus of camera ai, has made somewhat of a different problem (in a good way) with processing my wildlife/airshow images. Often have to look through a number of images to really see which one has the best head angle/light in the eye etc as opposed to way dark or blownout..
Thank you for the knowledge! I`ll use this going forward on my photography learning!
So many things to keep in mind! I understand why people are always in search of 'better' automation.
This was an excellent video, as usual, and I will take it into my mindset.
One thing I learned recently was that "ISO" isn't an abbreviation, it's an actual word, ie' "iso". It's not like the old ASA, it was defined back in the day as just "iso".
Weird, sure.
yup, iso, properly pronounced eye-so, is a word taken from the greek “isos”, meaning “equal”
@simon_dentremont hope it isn't "eyesore" though it sounds like it. Sometimes it is, IMHO
Top tips. I use this technique often now and more recently experimenting with exposure compensation as well.
All thanks to the understanding gained from your videos. Thanks.
Great tip. I have locked the upper limit of auto ISO on my camera to 6400. In extreme situations I will unlock it but 6400 max has done fine but like you say it is in our control if other settings are used correctly. Auto ISO and Back Button Focus have been game changes for me. Every one of you videos is another valuable lesson. Thanks Simon
Great collection of Auto ISO tips. Thank you!
Thanks for this further explanation of manual/auto ISO. I've been using this set up for standard, so its always available instantly, with FULL manual as another custom setting on my R5. I hadn't fully appreciated the high ISO problem, or the too low problem either. I'm sure this will improve my hit rate with wildlife shots.
Simon - thank you - I tried manual with auto in the past but this explanation has encouraged me to try it again. Cheers
Amazing how you have explained a lot of detail that I had an idea about that wasn't perfect.
Plus you could limit the ISO in the menu to what value you think is the maximum you'd want to use. Won't help with getting the exposure correct but if you think ISO gets too high - then make it not go so high.
Your videos are a true embodiment of professionalism and passion for creativity. Keep on making us happy with your work!🙊🍅🚚
Another great video, Simon. Always helpful tips and tricks. I have been using them since I started watching months ago. And free too! Always helpful and insightful.
Thanks for another great video with useful helpful tips Simon.
No problem 👍
8:47 is such a great photo
Love the bonus tip. I will give a try when the light gives me a chance.
Wow, you have relaxed a lot since your Manual with AUTO ISO video! As always great tips and tricks. Looking forward to putting this tip to use! Thank you!
There is a setting in my Canon camera that limits how much Auto ISO can crank itself up. Its a great feature and has helped me multiple times.
My Nikon also has this option. I haven't set it yet, but I am pretty conscious about my settings - usually. I guess I should set it before I actually lose a photo I'd rather not.
Yet more great help - thanks again, Simon!
Happy to help!
Thank you so much!!! So many of your videos are timely for me!
Your tips convinced me to use Auto ISO, This video is perfect for me because I can admit I was saying the same thing blaming Auto ISO LOL..... Thanks again for another Great video
Glad to hear it!
using manual with auto ISO was a great tool to add to my action shooting years ago. though it requires great knowledge of how to set up proper exposure beforehand!! great job.
great stuff. Since your last video on this topic, I followed your advice... albeit at the drag racetrack. At this particular track I am able to stand track side to get the racers jumping off the line. I experimented with what works best with freezing the action; and I found that given the time of day and the quality of the light I can get 1/2000 at F8 with a max iso of 2000. and the photos clean up very nicely. usually shot at the early evening time. When it is early day or mid-day, with the same settings I get 200 iso and get very nice images with minor clean up. I'm always mindful as you pointed out, not to go too high on the ISO. Thanks for sharing! great stuff!!!
Thanks for sharing your experience with great and interesting comments & tips.... cheers from Australia 🦘🦘😊
Yes, I love manual with auto ISO for action. Last month I went to shoot falconers show and I can't imagine how to get good result in semiauto modes. Manual with auto ISO worked like charm.
This is why fast glass (F2.8 or lower numerically) rules. You can open that sucker up, while keeping ISO (eyeso) low. You just have to keep in mind, the more open you go; the thinner the depth of field will be.
Thank you Simone, fabulous video. 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉
I'm glad you liked it!
Your pro tips are always helpful and appreciated, thanks 🙏 a bunch 😊
Wow this is just what I needed to learn for my before sunrise shots
Thanks for another well done video. You layout the situation and then reason thru your solution perfectly.
I have always been a big fan of auto ISO but I've reasoned that with the urban scenes I'm shooting that Aperture Priority + Auto ISO + adjusting my Auto ISO min SS was the best. Until dusk is in full swing the SS can auto adjust way up for those moments of shooting into the setting sun. However, recently I've been probably needlessly frustrating myself when dusk sets by bouncing between handheld motion blur (SS ¹/15 to ¹/8) and freezing the action - trying to quickly change the auto ISO min SS on the fly and not instinctively knowing which custom button to go for. Maybe Manual + Auto ISO has been the answer all along. 🙃🤦🏾♂️
Great info! Your explanations are crystal clear! Thanks!
Auto ISO in FV mode gives me control of Shutter Speed, Aperure and Exposure Compensation on the touchscreen. Having a ND filter also helps here in Florida. I got a Sigma 16mm f/1.4 EF-M lens to get wider angle shots on my M6II (so they look like 25mm). I fight with the sun a lot here.
When I see this uncle in the feed, I know that I will spend the next 10-15 minutes usefully. Thanks Simon
Landscape adventure photographer here. The only time I use AUTO ISO is when doing video while panning as the lighting changes constantly. Yup, sometimes I'm shooting stills with a pretty slow shutter speed (handheld 1/20 second), lens wide open keeping the ISO reasonable. Got to take into account wind/ surroundings and wanted effects. What makes a difference is manually adjusting exposure by moving the focus area towards the 'highlights' after back button focus. Not what a wildlife photographer has time for. People shots, I use Shutter priority otherwise aperture priority with manual ISO. Lot's of static planned shots is the norm for me. 🙂
Great tips again Simon
The cleanest example to me that I still need to be mindful about exposure speed with auto ISO, is the other end. 1/320 is waay too long on a bright sunny day even on ISO 100.
Auto ISO is amazing, but it's still not full auto (which is exactly why we use it)
If you use a camera with a dual-gain sensor, it's sometimes helpful to set the MINIMUM ISO as well if you know it will be above base. For example, if your camera has base ISO of 100 and 800 and you're taking shots where it will use upwards of 400, setting it to 800 minimum could give better results than if it uses 640.
Top notch advice, as usual. Thank you.
Excellent explanation!
Hi Simon, I like using Auto ISO for photographing Planes. As the plane fly's through Clouds, Bright Sky, Blue Sky, and bright white Sky. As the light changes in the Sky Auto ISO is my best friend 😂. I thoroughly enjoyed this video and found it very useful. Thanks Simon 😊
Thanks Simon 😊
Exactly. Sometimes you have less than a second or two to get the shot out.
Really nice video, given me a different perspective as I was one of who didn’t like high ISO with AutoISO.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Wow, this is soooo helpful! Thanks a lot!
You nailed it, mate!
Hi Simon, excellent (as always). Thank you. My problem, recently, has been trying to shoot Autumnal colours in the current very drab and dank British conditions. Because I do not use a tri-pod, I have had to rely on high(ish) ISOs to compensate. Luckily, I have some software which can (and does) vastly improve the noise in post. I know there are several now on the market but mine is Topaz Photo AI. (NB this is not using others' images per se but using the AI to detect what the image shows and to distinguish the noise - which it does a fab job of removing. Thanks again. Cheers.
Changing to this right now! Always used aperture priority, but adjusted iso manually to get a useful shutter speed, in the past. Auto ISO sounds way better!
Great to hear!
Fantastic video Simon, thank you
Brilliant explanation. Thanks very much. Cheers.