DSLR Tips: 7 Settings To Change On Your Camera

Here i talk about 7 settings that I always change when getting a new camera.

1. Shoot RAW
2. Turn Auto ISO Off
3. Turn Focus Mode off from Auto
4. Turn Off Active-D Lighting (Nikon)
5. Turn ON Auto Image Rotation
6. Turn the Beep Off
7. File Number Sequence ON

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[Macintoshblogger]

great video but i have a question about shooting in RAW, i have a canon 500D and its my first DSLR, when shooting in JPEG on a 2GB card i can get 279 photos however when i shoot in RAW it says i can only get 80 ! is this normal ? and is it really worth having to take multiple memory cards on a shoot because of this ? thanks again !

Ben

[nerdishcouk]

@Macintoshblogger Hi Ben, thats normal since RAW has more information in the file (which allows you to change more).

I would either suggest getting a bigger card. I have a 8GB SDHC (cost about £15 with free postage in the uk) and i get 800 shots on there. or just take multiple if you don't mind changing cards.

Then again, if you dont find yourself editing your photos that much, maybe RAW isnt for you. I didnt start shooting RAW until a year ago, i shot JPG fpr 3 years.

[LittleDaren]

I just got the Nikon d3100 and im loving it with the settings you gave but how did you go into the Auto Focus mode?

[nerdishcouk]

@LittleDaren press the I (info) button on the back of the camera (bottom left) and then scroll through the settings on the right of the screen until you see the AF-A/S/C.

thanks:)

[jordansalkeld1]

Do you have any advice on a entry level DSLR, I was looking at the Panasonic G10, I need a DSLR that can shoot HD video. Thanks

[nerdishcouk]

@jordansalkeld1 Firstly i'd say choose a brand such as Canon or Nikon, as if you ever want to upgrade in the future all your lenses will still work with the newer cameras, if you go Panasonic and you decide you want a better camera, the lenses you bought will no longer be useful.

And if it is mainly for HD video, i would recommend the Canon 550D, as the video quality is amazing, plus it gives you full manual control. Or if your budged it slightly less, go for the Nikon D3100

[skyline987]

@A57003 I was also looking for it on my 5100. Its under "Custom Settings Menu" (3rd icon down) then in "d Shooting/display" its the first option and "File number sequence" will be 2 options below it

[rainerfilm]

Why don't you like Active d lighting?

[A57003]

i have a d5100 and i dont have the beep setting what should i do?

[Andriuxx]

nikon d3100 : Which mode need make this seetings??? THANK YOU!

[diggedydawg]

@stevesnz Im guessing your camera is always on "Auto" mode too right?

[bhanwar04]

Is it nikon d3000.

[xHelloTrini]

@LVNGLOUDTWNCR Reset your camera settings. Lol.

[LVNGLOUDTWNCR]

@pdebie1982 thanks, i sold it and bought a Nikon d5100 yeeee haha

[pdebie1982]

@LVNGLOUDTWNCR reset your camera to default settings :)

[tubeman724]

Whuabou taking the lens cap off when trying Autofocus!? I'l follow my own advice, thank you.