Some shots from the 50mm

[DonSchap]

The A700 offers ISO 100, 125, 160, 200, 250, 320, 400, 500, 640, 800, 1000, 1250, 1600, 2000, 2500, 3200, 4000, 5000, 6400

If you need some variety ... here it is. LOL

[Rooz]

Thanks for the detailed reply Rooz. I am going to take some shots and test to see what works. I wanted to try to keep the shutter speed up to stop motion blur. I guess I wasn't thinking because at 50mm a speed of 60 should be good. I don't think I can set my iso at odd numbers(500 0r 640).
Thanks again
Frank

sorry, i assumed the a100 offered 1/3 stop increments. i understand keeping the shutter speed up, if you do that you have to adjust something else. remember that correct exposure is actually a mathematical equation.

exposure = SS+Aperture+iso

so if you reduce the time of light exposure, (ie: faster shutter speed), by half a stop, you then need to add half a stop of light by either increasing the volume of light, (aperture), or the sensitivity to light, (iso).

once you get a little more used to it, if its quite dark you can also dial in +0.7EV as a little trick to improve the shot. this will bring out more shadow detail to better control noise and you may have to slightly kick back the highlights in PP.

the absolute key though is to keep an eye on that light meter to begin with and/ or have a quick look at the histogram after you take the shot.

[sparkie1263]

Thanks again Rooz. I am going to take some test shots today.
Frank

[Peekayoh]

I wanted to try to keep the shutter speed up to stop motion blur. I guess I wasn't thinking because at 50mm a speed of 60 should be good.
Frank

Low shutter speeds don't necessarily produce motion blur. Assuming that the main light source for the subject is the flash, then the very short duration of it freezes the subject as though you were using a higher shutter speed. Backround objects not in range of the flash will, of course be motion blurred but this can enhance some images.
Peter

[sparkie1263]

Thanks Peter I didn't know that.
Frank