What shooting modes can you use with a FD lens? Just all manual ISO AND SHUTTER SPEED? Or can I have auto iso and shutter speed? Does that work well?
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I'd recommend using full manual or aperture priority, a semi-auto mode where you set the lens aperture based on your DOF needs and the camera then selects the proper shutter speed for you based on your ISO and aperture settings. That's pretty much the simple answer without having to go into exposure basics and the relationship between shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. Unless I need to make an ISO adjustment for whatever reason, I'm usually shooting at base ISO (never auto ISO), but that's just me. There is no electrical connection between the lens and camera, so you will need to set your aperture manually by rotating the lens ring. I'd recommend using full manual or aperture priority, a semi-auto mode where you set the lens aperture based on your DOF needs and the camera then selects the proper shutter speed for you based on your ISO and aperture settings. That's pretty much the simple answer without having to go into exposure basics and the relationship between shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. Unless I need to make an ISO adjustment for whatever reason, I'm usually shooting at base ISO (never auto ISO), but that's just me. There is no electrical connection between the lens and camera, so you will need to set your... » Read More I'd recommend using full manual or aperture priority, a semi-auto mode where you set the lens aperture based on your DOF needs and the camera then selects the proper shutter speed for you based on your ISO and aperture settings. That's pretty much the simple answer without having to go into exposure basics and the relationship between shutter speed, ISO, and aperture. Unless I need to make an ISO adjustment for whatever reason, I'm usually shooting at base ISO (never auto ISO), but that's just me. There is no electrical connection between the lens and camera, so you will need to set your aperture manually by rotating the lens ring. « Show Less
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ISO is controlled through your camera, not the lens, so you can use auto ISO if you'd like. Since you'll be controlling aperture with the lens, you'll want to have your camera on shutter priority mode. Basically, you control shutter speed and aperture manually and you can either set ISO manually or put your camera on auto ISO.
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Thanks for the info on a potential new Canon with autofocus, DigitalHecht. I'll hold off as well to see what comes available. No rush, although I intend to purchase my first SLR in the next few months. The video autofocus is a must for me.
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Hi! What do you think if I can use Olympus Zuiko Digital 12-60mm lens for Canon 6D? I have to buy special adapter? And how is gonna be work? May be somebody use this combination before ? Thanks!
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I agree with this choice. In natural gym light without a flash, I push my 7D up to 1000 ISO and shoot wide open at f/1.8 and 1/500 shutter speed. Outstanding results with my 85mm f/1.8. Great color saturation, tack sharp and beautiful boekh (blur). The lens is fast enough to keep up with 8fps shooting speed.
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It has a Nikon mode and a Canon mode. I've used the Nikon mode for TTL exposure and it works fine. Haven't used the Canon mode. The manual is a bit sparse and poorly written in English, but I was able to figure it out.
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I'm thinking of getting this lens to take pictures of a performance in a theatre, so low light and no flash. I have a canon rebel xsi and need to know if this will help and what kind of settings I should use. Don't know much about photography...I always use the auto sesttings which generally work great but I want to capture the great moments of my little dancer. Thanks
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Unfortunately, there are a few incorrect answers here. the "D" lenses as in f/1.8D that the asker is asking about does not have a focus motor in the lens as an af-s lens would. you can use the lens with this camera but there is no focus motor in this camera or that lens therefore there would be no autofocus only manual focus.
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Do almost everything hand held. No IS is not a problem as long as your above 180 range but ideally you want to be in good light above 500 IMO. Depending on your camera low light can be decent with ISO cranked up. Overall great lens but not ideal for low light.
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Hi, thanks question. This lens is contact for FD manual camera. Thanks in advance.
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It will only work in Manual mode only. all other modes require the connection to the lens to change f-stop and ISO.
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And don't use your camera on auto, use it on A (apperture priority), set iso on auto with min shutter speed 300 or 400 for moving targets, then play with apperture ( change the f ) and see how you get best results.
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Hello George: If your DSLR allows ( most pro and semi pro do) then you can use the aperture priority mode and set the f stop on the lens with the camera setting the shutter speed. You cannot set it for shutter priority since the camera does not communicate with the lens to set the aperture.
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I have no complaints. There is a mode setting for fast action which sets a relatively higher ISO speed and opens up the F stop to maximize the shutter speed. And of course, if you halfway depress the shutter, it virtually eliminates shutter lag.
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What mode are you shooting in because i have a d5100 as well and it works perfectly
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I use this lens on the D3200 fine, I can't confirm yor model but usually they are interchangeable. This is a DX lens so I didn't have to do anything other than snap it on and shoot. It's auto everything no need to focus manually etc. Depending on the speed of your camera and when using sport mode, fast shutter speed, this should be good for you to use without use of a tripod. But when zoomed in you will find a brace, unipod or other stabilizer helpful. I am very happy with my purchase. It's not too heavy as other zoom lens are when you go above 300mm, which means I use it more. Hope thisis helpful info.
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works excellent! with aperture priority you change the f/ stop manually on your lens and exposure time/shutter speed will adjust automatically in your camera.Use manual focus assist to pull your focus on the lens.
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You may be using the wrong shooting mode in the camera. I prefer to use fully manual for absolute control, although I usually precede that with a pre-programmed auto shot just to see the vicinity of the shutter speed and aperture settings before I switch to manual mode and adjust the settings to my liking.