Chuck Westfall’s Tech tips – May 2009

Posted on 05/10/2009 by Admin
Chuck Westfall Chuck Westfall’s tech tips are available at the Digital Photo Journalist    In this edition Chuck covers:

  • Using the quick control screen for quick adjustment in awkward situations
  • What happens when both the global and per-lens micro-adjustments are used at the same time?
  • When to use the + & – micro-adjustments.
  • Using custom function III-8-2 with AI Servo
  • Focusing in low light situations
  • Can the lens adjust focus while the shutter is up during continuous shooting?
  • Understanding white balance.
  • Ambient metering vs flash metering when using exposure compensation.
  • What the DOF button does during live view.
  • Using an Ec-S focusing screen in a 1V.
  • DEP / A-DEP on the 5D/5D Mark II
  • Noise reduction: in camera or post production?
  • Low ISO settings and their effect on dynamic range
  • High ISO expansion vs under exposing and compensating in post production.
  • Exposure with the 580EX II / White balance questions.
  • Auto ISO when using AV or TV modes.

 

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