Advanced settings for 500D

Hello guys!

I have canon 500D and I am still a beginner,so I just want to ask you what advanced settings i must use.
I mean:
a)picture style(for raw)
b)picture style(for jpeg)
c)long exposure noise reduction
d)noise reduction High ISO
etc

p.s:Sorry for my English.

Anyone please?

Picture Style: I use Standard or Faithful but it is a subjective decision. It may be best to shoot Raw + Jpeg and in DPP you can use the Raw file to apply the different Picture Styles to see the one you might prefer.

Noise Reduction: I apply noise reduction as needed in post processing and normally do not use the in camera noise reduction but may be something you would want to experiment with. Experimentation is inexpensive in digital photography provided you have the time and desire to do it.

ISO: Depending on the camera shooting mode, I use an ISO that gives me the best combination of shutter speed, and aperture for the scene I want to photograph.

Again, it pays to experiment with the different camera modes, picture styles, apertures, and shutter speeds to see the combination that works best for you and the subjects you are trying to photograph.

Try shooting in P mode for a start and shoot the same subject and lighting to see how the ISO, Aperture, and Shutter speed effects the looks of your images. Do this by turning the Main while in P Mode to get different apertures and shutter speeds for a given ISO and then change the ISO to see the effect it has on aperture and shutter speed and on your images. This procedure may help you make informed decisions when the camera mode is in Av, Tv, or M modes.

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Be aware that Long Exp. Noise Reduct. really slows the camera down. It takes some time after the shot to apply the noise reduction. I feel that it is better to shoot RAW and correct for noise in DPP during PP.
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Thanks a lot for your replies and your help! I will try them

The bit about extra time is true, but I do not think you can remove long exp noise quite as easily and without compromising image quality in post-processing. What this function (Long Exp. NR) does is take a dark frame of the same duration as the "main" exposure and then subtract hot pixels and other issues associated with long exposure from the "frame."

I usually leave it on (since it doesn't affect "regular" exposures), but if you're pressed for time, you can turn certainly it off.

High ISO noise reduction - my preference is set it to off and deal with it in post, because there's nothing the camera can do in this department a computer cannot do better (I think).

I do not have a 500D, but I'm pretty sure these settings are universal in most if not all cameras.

Y0GI said:

Be aware that Long Exp. Noise Reduct. really slows the camera down. It takes some time after the shot to apply the noise reduction. I feel that it is better to shoot RAW and correct for noise in DPP during PP.
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So,If only I shoot jpeg i have to activate "High ISO noise reduction" and a (high sharpness ,saturnation etc) picture style?

For Picture Style Settings I recommend you first experiment with a few RAW shots and adjust the parameters in DPP. This way you can play around with the settings and instantaneously see how the JPEGs will come out without having to take dozens of JPEGs with different settings. You should eventually find a setting that generally suits most of your shots.

Here is something to get you started (for strong colour and sharpness):
Standard Picture Style
Sharpness 7
Contrast -3 (Between -4 and -1 is fine. 0 is a bit too high for me)
Saturation +1
Color Tone 0

My favourite Picture Style is Autumn Hues which you can download from Canon http://www.canon.co.jp/imaging/picturestyle/index.html and upload to your camera if you wish.

It's similar to the above Picture Style but skin tones are tan rather than orange, and red colours are more accurate.
Autumn Hues Picture Style
Sharpness 7
Contrast -3
Saturation 0
Color Tone 0

It's your choice if you want to apply High ISO NR to Jpegs. Even if you didn't apply High ISO NR for Jpegs in camera, you still have the option of applying NR in the computer.

Thanks a lot Phil!
I will try all the things you said!