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terrillbruce said:

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering if it is possible to change the ISO adjustments to rear command wheel without also having to push a button first?

I fully understand about using Auto ISO, but that can be very unreliable for BIF when the Spot Metering slips off the bird and then reads from either a dark or light background and then ending up with either over or under exposed subjects. . .

I am trying to set Aperture and Shutter Speed and then making correct exposure with the rear command wheel while still holding shutter at half press for Auto AF and Metering. . .

Thanks for taking the time Guys,

Bruce

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Dyun27 said:

Spot metering for BIF is hit and miss IMO, especially if you have difficulty keeping the AF points on your moving subject.

I usually use Auto ISO with Highlight-weighed metering and add maybe +0.33EV to compensate for any underexposure, or I use Matrix metering with -0.7EV with Auto ISO to keep the camera from overexposing some brighter areas. That seems to work out for me in just about every situation.

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terrillbruce said:

Hi Jana,

Thanks for the info, seeing as it's the start of the year, will adopt your settings as a new year's resolution and see how I go. . .thanks.

Could you please explain how to set up the D500 for "Highlighted Metering" ??

Cheers,

Bruce

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Dyun27 said:

terrillbruce said:

Hi Jana,

Thanks for the info, seeing as it's the start of the year, will adopt your settings as a new year's resolution and see how I go. . .thanks.

Could you please explain how to set up the D500 for "Highlighted Metering" ??

Cheers,

Bruce

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No problem! My usual settings are "M" mode, 1/2500s to 1/3200s, f/5.6, Auto ISO, Highlight-weighed metering, and VR turned to "Sport" mode or turned off on my 200-500mm.

You select highlight-weighed metering by pressing the metering mode button and rotating the dial until you see what looks like the spot metering symbol with a little * in the upper right corner next to it. If your subject is back-lit, your camera will underexpose your subject, so be aware it's not perfect for every situation. You want the sun at your back, or not in the frame when using it.

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terrillbruce said:

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering if it is possible to change the ISO adjustments to rear command wheel without also having to push a button first?

I fully understand about using Auto ISO, but that can be very unreliable for BIF when the Spot Metering slips off the bird and then reads from either a dark or light background and then ending up with either over or under exposed subjects. . .

I am trying to set Aperture and Shutter Speed and then making correct exposure with the rear command wheel while still holding shutter at half press for Auto AF and Metering. . .

Thanks for taking the time Guys,

Bruce

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scokill said:

terrillbruce said:

Hi Guys,

I'm wondering if it is possible to change the ISO adjustments to rear command wheel without also having to push a button first?

I fully understand about using Auto ISO, but that can be very unreliable for BIF when the Spot Metering slips off the bird and then reads from either a dark or light background and then ending up with either over or under exposed subjects. . .

I am trying to set Aperture and Shutter Speed and then making correct exposure with the rear command wheel while still holding shutter at half press for Auto AF and Metering. . .

Thanks for taking the time Guys,

Bruce

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I shoot full manual with fixed ISO all the time and make adjustments during shooting. I don't pay attention to the meter but rather highlight blinkies and/or brightness of the subject. It is second nature for me to put my thumb on the ISO button and use the wheel. I know the wheel click feedback equals 1/3rd of a stop for ISO and go by feel and how much room I think I need to either increase or reduce. Sometimes I nail it first time sometimes I need a second adjustment.

I guess with birds there is no free lunch it may depend on their position against a variety of backgrounds and changing quickly on the fly may cost you the moment of capture.

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