Hmm... you also been using TTL mode when shooting on camera? When shooting for events, I usually use TTL BL and matrix metering. In what kind of situation where I should switch in between spot metering, center-weighed or matrix?

Yet to have chance to play with multiple flashes.

Isn't 1/250s (Auto FP) is to be used when flash sync speed need to go beyond 1/250s for using fill flash in bright scene?

Shooting wide at f/1.4 isn't will make the SS go much faster? Still need to meddle on the flash setting when shooting with flash.

Nah... actually the senior advised me to use Programmed Auto therefore I try it out. He said that events photography not necessary need special effect shots but good coverage and good angles with the details will do. Only need to control the ISO sensitivity and the flash power if using Manual flash mode.

I usually shoot with Aperture Priority combined with Auto-ISO settings when I'm getting busy with the movement of the event. Depending on the scene, either set the max ISO at 800 or 1600 with the SS at 1/60 slowest. Yeap, I used the method you mentioned. Shoot with AP and then duplicate the same settings on Manual and adjust it slightly according to likeliness.

Center-weighed... so far I have been sticking with Matrix instead, unless portrait I'll go center-weighed and less using spot metering.

Yeah, what I'm doing now is using TTL mode and then swing the flash head accordingly to get the bounce to lit my subject

Well... sometime I forgot to adjust the Flash Sync setting therefore few of my photos will be overblown if I didn't review them properly after shooting

Which mode(s) you guys usually use when shooting an event?

I still use Aperture Priority mode for most of my shooting. However, seniors I know recommending me to shoot with Programmed Auto mode to save time on adjusting settings and to ensure all shots are sharp.

When I'm using Programmed Auto mode, the aperture will be set at 7.1 the most. Shooting just a few shots will ended up my SB-900 overheated on i-TTL BL mode

How would you guys set your DSLR and flashgun when shooting an event?

You have sufficient time to set your Manual settings or one exposure setting for the entire event?

How about using the flash for fill-flash, TTL and TTL-BL as well? Did you ever face SB-900 reaching its overheat limits in your event shooting experience?

My SB-900 already get overheated after multiple exposures at f/5 ~ f/7.1 and I'm getting worry if I continuously reaching its limit will cause the unit to be faulty

It's about whether "rajin" or not, but rather "sempat tak?" in a event where movements change swiftly and required to capture the moments at best possible.

When I shoot 6~7 shots in a short period of time on group photo or quick movement of the event @ f/5 ~ f/7.1 ISO800 (inside house), my SB-900 will reach its max heat on TTL or TTL-BL

Well, the aperture value automatically goes to f/5 ~ f/7.1 when I use Programmed Auto mode.

Sure as in you also reach your SB-900 overheat limit when you shoot indoor? My SS was 1/60.

This time I'm taking group shot inside house, therefore the background is wall doesn't has dark background unlike ballroom. A couple of blast @ f/7.1, ISO800, SS 1/60 with flash at TTL, the SB-900 overheat immediately

Yeap. In fact using bigger aperture, lowering shutter speed and increasing ISO will make the flash require less power.

Your friend's technique is indeed correct. I have met a senior that he taught me on how to use Manual setting for flash instead of relying on TTL. Setting the flash either at 1/2, 1/4 or 1/8 depending on the environment lighting, then adjust the ISO accordingly to each shot. In anyway, bigger aperture do help in lowering the flash power but we couldn't go way too low for group shooting where we need to get everyone in focus.

Again, we couldn't go too low for group shooting, isn't?

Then I would be honest enough to say I'm not there by any chance

I would prefer to focus on the event and movement than changing my M settings for each shot especially in an environment where you did not get even lighting.

Just revisited DOF Master, shooting approximately 8 ft from the subject will give me approximately 9.78 ft of DOF which is enough to cover what I'm shooting yesterday where maximum there was 20 of them to fit 17mm (25.5 effective) focal length. Hmm... I shouldn't be afraid to step up my aperture value ._.

I'm worried shooting at 1/30 will cause blurry image although equipped with flash. Furthermore, this is the first time I officially shot using the new lens 17-55 and without VR.

If I'm stepping up my aperture value, I shouldn't need to be worry on SB-900 overheat if I'm using TTL mode

In fact, I actually have a couple of shots using Aperture Priority at f/2.8 before I forgotten that I have no switch to Programmed Auto which is at f/7.1. The earlier seem looks better than the latter

Technicalities still important anyhow. I'm an IT guy myself, I do understand how small fraction of specification mistake could overrun the whole system

It's not until few days ago I took my time to flip again every pages of my D7000 manual only to notice I missed out some important function (I knew I missed them earlier but yet able to spare time to look into it )

I checked my group photos which I shot at f/2.8 using flash @ 1/60. In total 3 of them, one is slightly blurred probably due to my wrong focus or handshake.

Noted on that. Will set my Flash Shutter Speed to 1/30 instead of keeping it at 1/60

What's the expectation? Would we be seeing D700's replacement sooner or probably D3 and D300s replacement as within expectation following their trend?

>>> Nikon's Announcement @ August 24th <<<

Looking at their chronological release... http://www.dpreview.com/products/nikon/slr...gical&view=grid

Really jialat if D700 replacement to be announced

What's DLE?

Err... nope... never shot in a fair or exhibition before

Izzit Agnes dominated the whole DLE this round.....? While others like..... not noticeable?

I'm stuck with work in the office for this weekend... even brought my clothes to office to stay until tomorrow.

Cannot visit DLE

Tengok sini tengok sana semua gambar Agnes

Provided you could submit an excellent photo

ifer sifu, lai lets go yum cha

This post has been edited by vearn27: Aug 1 2011, 05:34 PM

Hmm... tempting tempting... what is or are to be announced on 24th August... my partner wanted to get D7000 this weekend, shall hold on until what to be announced?

Thou even if D300s or D700 replacement announced, money wouldn't reach there yet