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Auto ISO works well in most situations however, it still acts as a semi-automatic mode with those inherent limitations.įor example, a bird on the ground may have proper exposure, but when the bird flies into the sky the exposure will shift toward underexposure.
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The ISO is free to float to maintain those settings even if the light changes. I choose a nearly wide-open aperture and set my shutter speed for the lowest value that provides an appropriate shutter speed for the situation.
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For landscapes I use AV mode and evaluative metering, and activate AEB (auto exposure bracketing) for high-contrast scenes.įor wildlife I’m in manual mode, evaluative metering, and auto ISO. The camera can also be set to revert to your original custom settings, or to hold the last settings used. Both are ready for either duty at a moment’s notice.Īs the situation dictates, custom settings can be modified/overridden for different settings than those originally programmed. With these settings on both cameras, I don’t have to dedicate one body for landscapes and one body for wildlife. Wildlife photography requires a fast enough shutter speed to freeze subject movement or camera movement if shooting hand-held. Landscapes prioritize depth of field along with a low ISO, and I prefer using the two-second-delay timer instead of an electronic release. With base settings programmed in advance, I can switch from wildlife to landscape settings with the simple touch of the mode dial-then selecting C1 or C2.įor wildlife I prioritize shutter speed, a wide aperture, and manual mode. I pre-program a selection of custom wildlife settings and a set of custom landscape settings into the C1 and C2 position on both of my Canon R5 cameras. This is an easy way to instantly bounce back and forth between wildlife and landscape settings. This zoom lens allows more compositional choices and less repositioning of the camera gear as subject move around. The newer RF 100-500mm f/4/5-7.1 zoom lens has quickly become one of my favorite lenses for both wildlife and telephoto landscapes. Big prime lenses are the norm for most serious wildlife photographers and I certainly love my Canon 600mm f/4 IS III lens. You need to be thinking on your feet all the time: deciding settings, composition, and viewpoint. With wildlife you never know exactly when and where the perfect fleeting moment will occur, or when a dynamic situation may arise. This provides ample time to fine-tune my viewpoint and lens selection depending upon lighting and atmospheric conditions. When I’m capturing landscapes, I always arrive on location 30 minutes before sunrise. When shooting wildlife a general area may be the destination, but you must be able to react to both moving subjects and ever-changing light and backgrounds. Landscapes usually revolve around the golden hour of sunrise and sunset, and the location for a shoot is often decided before arriving at a destination. It’s more productive to decide which you intend to do, and not try to pursue both disciplines at once. Unfortunately, North American wildlife is mostly active right before sunrise and around sunset, the same time most landscapes are compelling. It’s really difficult to successfully shoot great landscapes at sunrise and then switch to wildlife for the rest of the morning. Landscapes are more predictable in a sense they are a bit more of a sure thing versus wildlife that can be very unpredictable (or not even show up at all). When I visit a park that offers both wildlife and great landscape opportunities, I admit I’m conflicted between which to give preference.
I consider myself to be a general nature photographer, and love capturing compelling wildlife images as well as beautiful landscapes. There is no one correct approach, and I happen to enjoy both. Photographers often fall into one of two camps: wildlife or landscape without much crossover between the two disciplines.
These two gems in the park system are among my all-time favorites for fall landscapes and wildlife. Grand Teton National Park and Yellowstone National Park have been crowded with visitors the last two fall seasons. As a result, visitation to our National Parks has hit record levels. Īs we all know, the pandemic has really restricted international travel. This month's column is by Adam Jones with tips on photographing wildlife and landscapes in our National Parks.
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( Editor’s Note: Exploring Light is a monthly Shutterbug column featuring tips, tricks, and photo advice from professional photographers in the Canon Explorers of Light and Canon Legends education program.