Hey Duade, i'm fairly new to bird photography, just bought the R7. After some research I decided to primarily shoot in FV. I find it is making me think about my shots a lot more and I am enjoying it. These kind of videos certainly help with practical advice. Thank You!!!
Hi Duade. I use manual with auto iso on my R7. I have set my dials up as such with exposure compensation on the back wheel and shutter speed on the top wheel. This allows me to use my two most common settings as quickly and efficiently as possible. I shoot mostly with the RF100-500 so I usually shoot wide open but also have the ring on the lens to adjust my aperture. If I want to choose a manual iso setting I just hit the pre set iso button on top or I assigned the right arrow button to iso as I find this easier to find when looking through the viewfinder. Thanks for the video, super interesting and helpful in so many ways as usual.
Hi Duade. When photographing birds on my Olympus cameras, I almost always use A mode with Auto-ISO and taking advantage of a feature where you specify the lowest acceptable shutter speed and the cap for the ISO. The camera will honor the shutter speed and crank up the ISO when needed, up to the cap set by the user. The ISO cap is mainly determined by the camera generation, for the OM-1 I will set the ISO cap to 6400; previous generation cameras would be lower; depending on how much noise you tolerate. For the shutter speed, I set it depending on the subject and shooting conditions. For static subjects and no wind I will use 1/100s... 1/500s depending on available light, for large predictable birds in flight typically 1/1000s...1/2000s, for challenging BIF photos of smaller birds at a closer distance as fast as it requires. This way I benefit from an exposure mode that is a hybrid of aperture and time priority that allows me full control of aperture and exposure compensation while still having some control of shutter speed at the same time. When adequate I tweak the settings and save them in one of the custom modes so I can quickly switch between modes with confidence that I will use values that give the results I am after. The only situation when this does not work as intended is when using long exposure time to blur wings and background when panning, then shooting in manual mode makes more sense. I am aware that you and most people in this channel use Canon gear but I wanted to share my experience. Cheers, Tord
Your background in education really shows. Your videos clearly explain concepts reinforced by examples in the field. I will give Fv mode a try, but I really like your technique of merging multiple shots to show more of the environment around the bird. Thanks!
I thought I understood FV mode but I had missed the feature that pushing the trash button sets auto more easily than scrolling down to the lowest setting. I might like a way also to move the auto setting back from auto to what was last used but this is a very attractive feature. Thank you.
If there are certain settings you always uae, you could try using them on one, two or all of the C settings. If you ensure that these remain unchanged when you switch the camera off, it won't matter too much if you change them to suit the conditions on one particular day as you won't lose your basic settings.
@@jayengee I don't think Doug is referring to a preset for all the settings, more a CTRL Z/Undo on the one setting he just changed. Like if you have ISO 800 manually set, hit trash for it to go to Auto, that you could hit trash again and have it go back to ISO 800.
Absolute wonderful video. I learned more in 30 minutes than I've learned in many of my college courses 40 years ago. I plan on changing my photography techniques to include the Fv mode. Keep up the videos. Love your accent and teaching method.
I use it with my R5 and R6 along with the 800mm F11. I love it and how quick I can change ISO and shutter without having to move my eye from the viewfinder.
Excellent video that takes the time to go through actual shooting situations with the thinking behind the settings and the results compared. All of this tied in with introduction and actual use of Fv Mode is a great introduction to the entire process of shooting with even some post production tips and explanation. Thank you Duane.
I use the Fv mode from day one on my R7 (yes, I read the manual before I received the camera :) ). I love it because I have full flexibility without looking for the right button or dial in different situations. I never use or need Tv, Av, P and M and I would like to use these mode-dial settings as custom modes like C4 to C7 instead, but I am sure that Canon will never change this. What Canon could easily add to make Fv mode perfectly is to give us this small arrow under the exposure-meter, which indicates if the image will be overexposed or underexposed when shutterspeed, aperture and ISO are all set to non-auto values. Just like it does in M-mode.
Thank you for this! As you know, camera's aren't simply camera's anymore...they're computer's, so any bit of helpful info is greatly appreciated and I love this feature/setting!
I recently from DSLR Canon 5D Mark 4 and purchased the R6 V2 and am working through setting it up for bir/wildlife photography. I was actually going to go back to the manual as I wondered what Fv was - your post answered all my questions. Going to be my go to from now one instead of shutter priority which I have used for the past 15 yrs. Very useful info. Enjoying your series.
Thanks Richard, good luck trying these things out, ultimately it is just finding a system which suits your style, none are right or wrong as such. Cheers, Duade
The lack of FV on my R50 is the first real moment of envy I've had for those that picked higher end cameras. Oh well! This was still a great video to demonstrate the tradeoffs in different settings.
A great explanation of not only the FV mode but also of grain / ISO effects and balance, and some lovely shots into the bargain... great work all round :) I've played with FV a little but with this demo I may have another go although I'm so used to AV I'm going to find it really challenging to swap after decades thinking in that way!
I just love all of your videos, Duade. Thank you! Now I can’t wait to try out FV mode on my R7. Wish I’d known about it prior to my recent birding trip to CR where I mostly shot in M+Auto ISO. Challenging environment and often very low light conditions, but I managed to get some pretty good shots. In no small part because of all of your informative videos!😊
Good detailed explanations and examples of exposure. I have the R7 and didn't know about this feature but will give it a try when I next go out shooting birds/wildlife. Looks like a game changer to me. Love the way you asked for a cuddle from the dog at the end.
Hi Duade, as far as I know, you're the first one to rate FV mode positively. I will watch the video several more times because you speak quite quickly and I can't quite keep up with my English. But that doesn't matter. Your tips are very valuable. Thanks
Hi Elke, it is a good option for cameras with two dials, a little less useful for cameras with three dials. Ultimately we all like different things and find different things easier or more difficult. Trying FV mode is at least a way to see if it would help you or not. For many they do not like it and that is fine, we need to try these things first to decide if it works for us or not. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Duade, Thank you for his video and your endorsement of FV mode. I am definitely going to explore the advantages of using FV on my R6. In addition, I would encourage all beginning and advanced photographers to watch your video for explanations of the “basics”. Your skill as an instructor and your in-depth understanding of photography are a gift to your viewers. I’m still working on how high ISO does not create more noise; that has been the “golden rule” in my generation of shooters. However, know you are correct. Best to you in 2023!
in R7 the keypad will reset the selected settings or reset all the settings. so make sure you disable it in customize btn function. i assign my down key to reset all exposure setting and left key reset selected exposure setting .then assign my right & up key to other function .
Thanks for the video. It's a very good walk-through of Fv mode. I ignored Fv for a long time because I thought it was just a gimmick, but after buying an R7 and becoming a bit frustrated by the lack of a third control wheel, I decided to give it a go. That decision changed the way I shoot. I used to use either fully manual, manual plus auto ISO or aperture priority, depending on the scene and what I wanted to achieve. With Fv mode, I found I could do all these things more quickly, especially on the R7. It's probably a bit less useful on cameras with a third wheel (especially when you throw the lens wheel into the mix) but now that I've got used to using Fv, I find it's my mode of choice a lot of the time. I didn't know about using the Trash button to set an exposure parameter to Auto either - so thanks for that!
Another excellent video Duade full of inspiration and new information. I must admit, if not the only one, you are one of the few photographers who help us beginners with your videos. Always with useful tips and tricks, and in depth analysis of the functionality of the camera, not only in your studio but also on the field. And for the people who read the comments, Duade is the only one who takes time to answer your questions and help you with your struggles in bird photography. Thanks mate!!! 👍🏼
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback, I wish I could answer all the comments but there are so many these days. Hopefully someone in our beautiful community will answer. Cheers, Duade
Great content Duade. I've actually used the focus stacking & in camera compostion to focus stack Water Dragons on the R7 with the RF 100 - 500 L IS USM. Usually set around 10-15 frames & bingo! The R7 does the stack, i camera & produces a high resl Jpeg. You also get the RAW files.
Just purchased and man this is a task. Thank you so much for the time explaining all the various settings. Definitely following up for more tips and guidance. Blessings to you.
Well done my friend! Love the reminders about taking multiple photos and merging them in post to get the appearance of a greater depth of field. Thanks for sharing!
Thanks for the info about another useful feature of Canon cameras. However, I am not sure how "Fv" mode is better than each dedicated dial in "M" mode, which I am used to and don't even have to think about when changing exposure components in "M" mode. The danger of "Fv" mode is that when I need to switch exposure components, I have to change manually between them and can easily make a mistake doing this. In "M" mode I don't have to switch, just adjust with dedicated dials and avoid making a mistake.
Yes that’s the beauty of having 3 dials to play with in M. You just use the dial that is mapped to what you need to change. But M doesn’t allow auto Tv Av like FV does. Iv never had 3 dials and am extremely comfortable in any setting so not really an issue for us both I guess but for new comers with 2 dials, it’s a interesting place to start given the histogram is live with mirrorless cameras
The best explanation of FV mode I have come across. For fish I have used Tv mode with auto ISO and it seemed the same as Fv mode to me. You video explains that Fv mode is about the way the controls interact with, rather than the particular setting.
Well you solved a my biggest problem! When I shoot wildlife I always set my shutter speed and aperture and then only adjust my ISO. Living in Northern Ontario, Canada I need to wear gloves 4-5 months of the year especially early mornings and evenings and I find the top rear dial tough to operate, then combine that with using 3 button back-button focus my thumb already has enough to do. For some unknown reason Canon only lets you assign shutter or aperture to the front dial which is so much easier to operate with gloves. Thank you very much for the awesome tip! I'm heading out right now to give it a whirl!!
That's a great tip at 20:48! I thought the only reason to get a exposure correct in the field is to not lose highlight detail but there is more to it, for a couple years I wondered why I had some clean images at ISO 3200 then some really noisy images at ISO 2000, it's because the ISO 2000 images were underexposed. I only figured this out a couple months ago 😁
That was an eye opener for me, too. I can shoot faces at ISO 12,800 and above with a full-frame sensor and L lens, and if the lighting on the face is correct the photos are very usable. Bigtime discovery for me, as I shoot stage events "in the dark" a lot.
@@AnandaGarden For me the correctly exposed image at ISO 3200 usually doesn't need noise reduction, but the underexposed image at ISO 2000 may have the noise level of ISO 5000, so will be at the point it needs noise reduction. With my Sony A7R IV I'm happy with the results at ISO 8000 if the exposure is correct and with DXO pureraw can end up looking like quite a clean image.
Thank you Duade for the video. I'm a Bangladeshi, and a 100% hobbyist wildlife photographer who loves shooting birds whenever possible. A devoted DSLR user and no plans to go mirrorless. I use two combos for static birds and birds in flight respectively. Those are Canon 1D Mark IV + EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM + EF 2x III for static subjects. This makes the effective focal length 780mm of FF equivalent. For flight shots; it's 7D + EF 400mm f/5.6L USM. Never worried about high ISOs whenever necessary because it's better to get the shot than having nothing. Moreover, as you mentioned, there are AI noise reduction applications that I use but not regularly. For low light conditions; I don't mind shooting at low shutter speeds if the subject is exciting and the rig is stabilized on a tripod. However, getting low physically is not always possible, neither do I feel like if conditions are not conducive. Also habituated with general post-processing rather than selective. Obviously, I'm unable to produce pro quality images like you. But my average quality images seem good enough to give me satisfaction and present an idea to viewers re how the subjects look like. I also shoot other subjects a lot. Here's a link to my free images site: www.pexels.com/@sanjeed-quazi-50261515/ Bottomline is; birdwatching and photography is a hobby I love and am convinced it's one of the finest harmless passions provided, we do it without causing any disturbances to the wildlife. Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate your input and glad to hear you are enjoying your kits. I have used all that gear and loved using it. Have fun out there. Cheers, Duade 👍
I started off to say how amazing the R7 an FV mode really are, and had a long memo in short order.. I will say this - This one video right here really helped my cricket photography.. Without the play by play.. I was shooting (Fast-close) off the 7Dmk2 which is down for repair. Enter the R7. First match out, your video having watched night b4 - I already had C1 loaded and set. Thought I would give it a go if my normal settings don't pan out.. The R7 is NOT a 7Dmk2 - And I found myself in a real jam - I flipped over into FV and hit - Wow what a dynamic setting.. I still use my custom settings BUT for fast action FV is a no brainer.
I’ve always ignored every other mode my whole life and just stuck on Manual mode only but this Fv mode sounds great because it’s 4 changes pretty fast and easy! Might start practicing this!
Thank you. Currntly researching Canon mirrorless cameras for purchasing. First I've heard of this setting and certainly one to consider for sports action. 🐯
Great video I’ve never really noticed how the higher iso can be as clean as the lower iso at a correct exposure I’ve just always been one for keeping it as low as possible
Thanks! Although I am an OM System user, this video about exposure was a great way to be reminded of the basics. Especially the way your exposure controls the amount of noise and the importance of exposing to the right when using higher ISOs. If you haven’t done it already, could you do a video explaining how to merge two images together like you did with the ducks so that each was in focus?
G'day and thank you so much for the support, I really do appreciate it. For the ducks, I use photoshop and masks. So you can add the base image first. Then you place the second image on top. Move that second image so the sharp subject is over the soft one from image 1. You then place a layer mask on that second image. You then need to invert the mask Ctrl + I which will hide that second image. Now we can select the painbrush tool, make sure you have the softness to zero so no hard edges, make sure the painbrush colour is changed to white which will reveal the second image. You can then paint over the soft bird with the paintbrush and it will reveal the top sharp image. You often need to paint an area around the subject to make sure none of the bottom bird is showing. You may need to reduce the opacity of the brush down to say 10-15% if the transition between images is too harsh and distinct. Hopefully that makes sense and I really should do a processing course in the future. Cheers, Duade
Wow, what a great setting that I knew nothing about. I have a R6 MK2 and will go out today to give it a try. Until now, I had the M-fn button programmed to change some settings without going to the menus. Thanks for the great tip!
My pleasure Robert, it may not work out but it is good to have the option and try these things, sometimes they stick and sometimes they don't. Cheers, Duade
I have a Canon R10 and I thought I would give it a go and use FV mode for my camera for aviation photography that I do. All I can say is thank you. The difference in quality of my pictures is unbelievable. Using FV mode on auto has made me realise I don’t need 1/2000 or 1/1600 shutter speed for moving aircraft. I get better exposure and clarity letting the camera do this (all I needed was 1/500). Great video, great detail and thanks again.
Thanks, Duade! I've never even looked at FV mode on my R6; I've always just ignored that setting on the mode dial. What it does looks interesting, but since the R6 already has 3 dials to control exposure, I doubt I will make use of it. I shoot about 90% of the time in manual with auto-ISO, and the the other 10% in full manual. I have my normal auto-ISO settings set to the C3 mode on the mode dial, and full manual set to C2. That way when I want to switch between them it's a simple one-click turn of the dial without even having to lift my eye from the viewfinder. Also, when I want to shoot video, video mode is only 1 click away from C3 in the other direction, so it's just as easy to switch back and forth between photo and video. The only other mode setting I ever use is C1 for the rare times when I use flash.
Thanks David, yep, sounds like your system is the best, having the three dials and the ability for the C modes to remember your settings makes switching between them very useful. Cheers, Duade
I'm definitely going to try FV mode on my R5 and R6. Right now I have exposure compensation set to the lens ring, but it's hard to use it without taking my eye off the viewfinder. This looks way easier!
Tried it a few times on my R / R6 and I believe my old RP also had it. I don't like moving back and forth between what is in yellow or orange icon. I like it when my dials have a static function.
Great video tutorial again Duade. I currently use an R7 mated with the 100-500 f5.6-7.1 and shot in Auto ISO. I also have the lens Control Ring set to Exposure Compensation. I rarely change the aperture so my adjustements are Shutter Speed and Exposure Compensation which can easily be done with 2 dials, I must admit though that with the Control Ring being very close to the camera body, I fumble to find it sometimes. I will likely give FV a try.
Thanks for your comments on the use of the Fv mode on the Canon R7. I'm a new R7 user, and have been enjoying the camera, and in particular, the Fv mode greatly. My typical setup is set shutter speed and aperture and set ISO to auto. I then use ExpComp for slight exposure adjustments when I'm actively shooting. The ExpComp adjustment is on the dial right next to the shutter button, so I can very quickly make any necessary exposure adjustments as I'm shooting. Thanks, Jack G.
On my R5, I have dials set for SS (front), Aperture (back), and exposure comp (rear) and ISO on the lens ring. So for me it seems FV would add a step and be a bit more cumbersome. However, I do see that it would be useful for the R7 and cameras with fewer programmable dials. Excellent video as usual.
Thanks Ben, exactly right, the R5 is excellent and having that extra dial makes all the difference, I have no idea why they made the R7, R8 etc two dials, would have been very easy to give it the third dial. Cheers, Duade
I use it on my r7 now instead of shutter priority. Basically can fix the aperture and have auto iso. Have the control ring set for exposure compensation. Use it just as shutter priority, but if I find I want to stop down the lens it is easier to do so. I find the ergonomics on the r7 great, everything is in the perfect spot for my hand size.
Duade! I could never quite figure out what the fuss was about, but now I think I get it! With this, I can shoot my usual shutter priority and also keep it as wide open as possible. Sometimes I'm in a dark area and it stops the aperture down a little further than I'd like. With this it seems like I can shoot shutter priority and it will keep the aperture as wide (or stopped down) as I want. I think I have that right...? And that photomerge tip was great
A very useful video. Thank you. I use FV mode all the time on my R5. Being old school I'm used to using Aperture Priority when I most of all want to control depth of field and Shutter Priority when I most of all want to control movement blur. I can still do both of those in FV mode just using the two wheels, and more, because I can also control ISO as well. Being able to do all this in the viewfinder without actually switching Modes is particularly useful on the R5 as switching modes isn't that easy on this camera. Having mentioned ISO, I find it easiest to think of ISO as an amplifier, just like the amplifier you have to make your music louder or softer. With music, the electrical signal being amplified is the sound output from your device. With ISO, the thing being amplified is the electrical signal from the sensor. Just as amplifying sound too much creates distorted sound, amplifying the signal from your sensor too much creates distortions in the image, which we call noise. In both cases, amplification not only amplifies what you want; it also amplifies any defects present.
Yet another awesome video thanks.Duade I have been using the FV for some time now and yes confusing a tad, but I now love it. You have some if not the very best videos on you tube by far....
Just wanna say that I tried this mode and didn’t really particularly care for it but after watching this video, I understood a little bit more about it and I’m gonna go out and try it again. I think I’m gonna be successful in this. Thanks for your information that you put out there appreciate your work.
For wildlife I've recently started using Fv mode on my R6 and mostly like the consistent muscle memory of using the back dial to select the adjustment and the top dial for changes to the adjustment. I generally set the shutter speed and find the the camera algorithm does the two things I want; select a more open aperture, for better bokeh and a low ISO to minimize noise. All I do after that is touch up on the exposure control, usually with the control ring on the lens. Wildlife photography, especially birds, requires fast decisions and I'm too much of an amateur to go 100% manual. I'll use the camera features as best as I can. I've also programmed the depth of field button for an "instant" speed adjustments as I've lost too many birds in flight shots ;-(. Thanks for the great clear video!
Excellent overview! Got my R6 II a few weeks ago for an upcoming trip and I am definitely going to practice with this mode as I think it will be invaluable.
And I love Fv mode although for some uses I find it still a bit to complex and I lean towards something simpler. Also with R5 and RF glass I basically all the settings on dials so M + Auto ISO is very convienient. However all in all I find Fv to be best balance between ease of use and control.
Thanks Pawel, yes, it is ultimately finding the exposure that best suits your style and I don't think one is better than the other. It is just nice to have the options. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for a great video. I just started with photography and I landed on your video because I am very angry that yesterday I had a very amazing position to take pictures of my city, and all pictures are so bad (I went fully auto). Then I check the details of my pics and the good ones were 100-200 ISO, the bad ones 2000ISO, and now here you explain me what all of that means. Thank you, will not allow my pics to be 2000 ISO ever again 😂. I will start playing more with aperture
Thanks for your clarification of the relation between ISO, shutter speed, light on the sensor and noise level. It is an important relation to know. I see many discussions in Facebook threats, where people argue about noise level and using noise reduction. I think noise reduction software could be avoided in many instances, if it was more known what you can do with modern cameras.
Excellent video mate. I have the R5 since the last couple of years and shot only manual so far. Thanks for this, can’t wait to try it out when I go to the jungle in a week!
G'day Duade, wow what an educational video that was & a lot to take in for a layman like myself but very useful. Also I love the interaction with the 4 legged wildlife.
Thank you so much Duade! I have only had the R7 for a month but getting to know it, and the FV mode was something I hadn't got my head around yet! What a great feature! You've explained it so well, and I'm looking forward to using it. Thank you!
FV mode should be the default function for Manual. My lens doesn't have an apature ring so the r7 was a bit tricky to get set up the way I needed to. FV solved the issues I had and makes the camera so easy to operate. Thanks for showing us this Duade.
Great explanation. Been using r6 for a couple years. I really like the r6’s dedicated ISO wheel. Very convenient for video in changing light conditions where you can’t adjust shutter speed and need to keep the depth of field consistent. For photos in changing light conditions I find manual with auto ISO works great and I assign exp compensation to the lens giving me four adjustment dials without toggling through anything. With the r7 FV mode looks more appealing with the lack of ISO dial…
Duade - Thanks so much for the video on FV mode. I have been shooting in manual mode on my R6 body since I bought the camera. But I discovered FV mode just in time before our trip to Alaska next month. Now thanks to your video I'm prepared to use it to get some great shots on the trip. All the best and thanks again
So I recently picked up the official Duade 500mm f/4 II (used because I am no rich man). Super awesome lens, but I've always been using it in shutter priority mode so I can ensure that the shutter stays high. I always thought FV mode is more something for beginners, but I suppose it's worth giving it a try because it does seem pretty flexible, no pun intended.
I was using Fv on my R just last weekend with some juvenile bald eagles up my way (North of Seattle.) with good result. I really appreciate your contrasting your RAW file with the post-edit. Thank you!
Interesting video. I've played with Fv mode on my R7, but wasn't sure how much it bought me over my usual Manual+AutoISO, so I reverted to that. I have different custom settings on C1,2,3 and flip between them, or make quick changes to aperture or shutter speed using the customised dials directly. I also have the DOF button programmed to flip to one of the other modes, but not stay there. So, for example C1 is my 'normal', fairly static, birds/wildlife setting - 1/1250, f/5.6, Auto ISO (max 6400). Pressing the DOF button jumps me to 1/2000, f/4.5, full area eye tracking, electronic shutter, fast burst, if some creature suddenly appears and catches my eye. Similarly, C3 is my default landscape - 1/200, f/8, Auto ISO, centre focal point, but pressing the customised DOF button immediately jumps me to 1/1000, f/4.5, Auto ISO, all area eye tracking, again in case I've suddenly spotted some wildlife. I guess it ends up being down to muscle memory and maybe taking the time to set up custom buttons to do all that you want.
I started using Fv on my R5 right after I got it and was blown away by how useful it was. It also made me wonder how this never appeared before now, at least since DSLRs had auto-ISO. I really miss it when I go back to my older DSLR after being spoiled by it on the R5. There is one thing to note: safety shift, as it exists for Av and Tv modes, does not seem to activate when you're in Fv and you've configured it with a fixed aperture or shutter speed. So, e.g., if I'm in Fv mode using the 85mm f/1.2 and I've got it set to f/1.2 and ISO 100 outdoors, and it's really bright such that even 1/8000s is overexposed, the camera will not stop down the lens to safety shift for proper exposure like it would with the same settings in Av mode.
Hi Duade, on my R5 and 100-500 I shoot in M, main dial I use for SS, SET ring for exposure. The control ring around MODE I set it to control aperture. That fits the best to my hand. Of course double back button focus for eye and single point. So I guess very common setup. I'm not sure FV would bring me anything I cannot control with my setup already, but I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for the video, love it as usual :) cheers, Tomas ( btw both ducks in focus is my favorite picture, it looks cool, because normally, there is always the second duck blurred :D )
Thanks Tomas, yes, on the R5/R6 with three dials it is very comfortable and easy to shoot in manual and is how I have mine setup also. FV is a bit easier on the R7 due to two dials and for those who shoot in auto exposure often need easy access to Exp Comp also. Just another option really, it will work for some and not for others. Great to hear you are enjoying your RF100-500. Cheers, Duade
Like your videos Duade. Regarding the exclusive Fv mode on Canon, they must have copied that from Pentax which has a similar feature on their DSLRs from before 2010 on their DSLRs. Pentax DSLRs have two very useful exposure mode dial settings: P-program mode, which is the Fv function you describe on Canon, it also has a TAv mode which is manual shutter and aperture with auto ISO. Another useful feature on Pentax is a green button on the back which seems to be the same as the "Trash" button function to reset the exposure you explained on the Canon. In Pentax you can also set the priority bias for the green button i.e. faster shutter vs aperture small or large i.e. depth of field. The green button will work regardless of which exposure mode you are in. The big benefit is that if you have the camera set for a specific scenario, and you suddenly need to change to react to a different scenario, you can just hit the green button while composing and the exposure is set. Please keep those bird photo techniques coming, it is very inspiring.
Looks like a more flexible "P" mode on other cameras. Never used Canon as their different names for the different modes confuses me a bit. Looks like something I would try, very flexible.
I had no idea about this mode before your video, so thanks for this. I used it at my local wildlife reserve this morning and absolutely loved it. Thanks again Duade for yet another informative video.
Again duad anther very informative video 📹 I now used to control light with shutter first then iso but I see your issue with that. It just gose to show I need to hurry up and win lotto to get a swanky mirror less and what I've got needs to go into the archives
Great show as always, thanks Duade. I use an EF-100-400II on my R7. I love the extra dial on the RF lenses, but of course the EF doesn't have one, so I find the Fv mode extremely useful, and can keep my eye to the viewfinder when changing settings.
When I bought my R7, I purchased Canon's "deluxe" EF to RF adaptor, which adds a barrel ring. This was pure serendipity, since they were back-ordered on the more popular basic model. But I am enjoying the added flexibility.
@@honeybadger1656 It's not bad, but not as good as the RF 100-500 that replaced it: EF 100-400: minimum focal distance 1.8m, maximum magnification 0.31x RF 100-500: minimum focal distance 0.9m, maximum magnification 0.33x
Awesome video again. You have an incredible skill, in simple explanations of detailed procedures. You need to be employed by Canon with this skillset. Really impressive, thank you.
This is great information! I never knew about FV mode. I always hated how the cheaper Canon Cameras, such as the RP and even new R8 didn’t have a 3rd wheel. I am very use to having 3 wheels on my R5 for shooting in manual mode. This FV appears to make it much easier to adjust all 3 settings without the need for a 3rd wheel on the camera body! Great video as always. And, very informative!
Hi Duade, It's good to see you give this FV mode some well deserved attention. I played some time with it, and I did prefer it over the other semi-auto modes. But then I got hooked on full manual with manual ISO because I didn't always agree with the metering ;-) When the subject gets the same light, but the background brightness changes you would need to adapt exposure correction, but when setting ISO it can usually stay constant. Once Canon gives us light metering which follows the active AF point(s) I will surely try again this FV. And for now I will recommend FV to my friend using the R7 because FV overcomes it's lack of 3 dials !
You can always use exposure compensation, which I think is faster than all manual. Either way, you are looking at the histogram or exposure preview (I assume) and turning a dial to adjust exposure to your liking. You can also shoot in full manual, if you prefer, without leaving FV mode. With FV mode you have the best of all worlds.
@@alansach8437 You are certainly correct on a 2-wheel body like the R7. But on a 3-wheeler like R5/6 and when often changing both shutter speed and ISO then M mode is slightly faster.
Hey Duade, i'm fairly new to bird photography, just bought the R7. After some research I decided to primarily shoot in FV. I find it is making me think about my shots a lot more and I am enjoying it. These kind of videos certainly help with practical advice. Thank You!!!
Thanks Lee, it is my pleasure and great to hear it is working well for you. Cheers, Duade
I've never heard of FV mode before. A very good explanation of how it works. 👍
Thanks Justin, yes, very interesting and a nice option to have, Cheers, Duade
Hi Duade. I use manual with auto iso on my R7. I have set my dials up as such with exposure compensation on the back wheel and shutter speed on the top wheel. This allows me to use my two most common settings as quickly and efficiently as possible. I shoot mostly with the RF100-500 so I usually shoot wide open but also have the ring on the lens to adjust my aperture. If I want to choose a manual iso setting I just hit the pre set iso button on top or I assigned the right arrow button to iso as I find this easier to find when looking through the viewfinder.
Thanks for the video, super interesting and helpful in so many ways as usual.
I do that as well, FV mode is just and extra step.
I also use the custom mode ready for burst mode without having to search the menu.
Hi Duade. When photographing birds on my Olympus cameras, I almost always use A mode with Auto-ISO and taking advantage of a feature where you specify the lowest acceptable shutter speed and the cap for the ISO. The camera will honor the shutter speed and crank up the ISO when needed, up to the cap set by the user. The ISO cap is mainly determined by the camera generation, for the OM-1 I will set the ISO cap to 6400; previous generation cameras would be lower; depending on how much noise you tolerate. For the shutter speed, I set it depending on the subject and shooting conditions. For static subjects and no wind I will use 1/100s... 1/500s depending on available light, for large predictable birds in flight typically 1/1000s...1/2000s, for challenging BIF photos of smaller birds at a closer distance as fast as it requires. This way I benefit from an exposure mode that is a hybrid of aperture and time priority that allows me full control of aperture and exposure compensation while still having some control of shutter speed at the same time. When adequate I tweak the settings and save them in one of the custom modes so I can quickly switch between modes with confidence that I will use values that give the results I am after. The only situation when this does not work as intended is when using long exposure time to blur wings and background when panning, then shooting in manual mode makes more sense.
I am aware that you and most people in this channel use Canon gear but I wanted to share my experience.
Cheers, Tord
Your background in education really shows. Your videos clearly explain concepts reinforced by examples in the field. I will give Fv mode a try, but I really like your technique of merging multiple shots to show more of the environment around the bird. Thanks!
Thanks Mark, glad to hear the videos are helpful and flow. Cheers, Duade
I thought I understood FV mode but I had missed the feature that pushing the trash button sets auto more easily than scrolling down to the lowest setting. I might like a way also to move the auto setting back from auto to what was last used but this is a very attractive feature. Thank you.
If there are certain settings you always uae, you could try using them on one, two or all of the C settings. If you ensure that these remain unchanged when you switch the camera off, it won't matter too much if you change them to suit the conditions on one particular day as you won't lose your basic settings.
@@jayengee I don't think Doug is referring to a preset for all the settings, more a CTRL Z/Undo on the one setting he just changed. Like if you have ISO 800 manually set, hit trash for it to go to Auto, that you could hit trash again and have it go back to ISO 800.
As far as I know, there is no such shortcut, but I'll dig a little more and see if there's another way to achieve this.
Never tried that before and will definitely give it a go when taking early morning surf pics. Thanks Duade.
Absolute wonderful video. I learned more in 30 minutes than I've learned in many of my college courses 40 years ago. I plan on changing my photography techniques to include the Fv mode. Keep up the videos. Love your accent and teaching method.
Glad it was helpful!
I use it with my R5 and R6 along with the 800mm F11. I love it and how quick I can change ISO and shutter without having to move my eye from the viewfinder.
Thanks Garry, great to hear it is working well for you. Cheers, Duade
Excellent video that takes the time to go through actual shooting situations with the thinking behind the settings and the results compared. All of this tied in with introduction and actual use of Fv Mode is a great introduction to the entire process of shooting with even some post production tips and explanation. Thank you Duane.
Duade, I always learn stuff from your videos. You make it so easy for a hobbyist such as myself.
This changes my Photography moving on from Av to flexibel mode! Great explanation! Thanks!
I use the Fv mode from day one on my R7 (yes, I read the manual before I received the camera :) ). I love it because I have full flexibility without looking for the right button or dial in different situations.
I never use or need Tv, Av, P and M and I would like to use these mode-dial settings as custom modes like C4 to C7 instead, but I am sure that Canon will never change this.
What Canon could easily add to make Fv mode perfectly is to give us this small arrow under the exposure-meter, which indicates if the image will be overexposed or underexposed when shutterspeed, aperture and ISO are all set to non-auto values. Just like it does in M-mode.
Thank you for this! As you know, camera's aren't simply camera's anymore...they're computer's, so any bit of helpful info is greatly appreciated and I love this feature/setting!
I recently from DSLR Canon 5D Mark 4 and purchased the R6 V2 and am working through setting it up for bir/wildlife photography. I was actually going to go back to the manual as I wondered what Fv was - your post answered all my questions. Going to be my go to from now one instead of shutter priority which I have used for the past 15 yrs. Very useful info. Enjoying your series.
Thanks Richard, good luck trying these things out, ultimately it is just finding a system which suits your style, none are right or wrong as such. Cheers, Duade
The lack of FV on my R50 is the first real moment of envy I've had for those that picked higher end cameras. Oh well! This was still a great video to demonstrate the tradeoffs in different settings.
A great explanation of not only the FV mode but also of grain / ISO effects and balance, and some lovely shots into the bargain... great work all round :)
I've played with FV a little but with this demo I may have another go although I'm so used to AV I'm going to find it really challenging to swap after decades thinking in that way!
I just love all of your videos, Duade. Thank you! Now I can’t wait to try out FV mode on my R7. Wish I’d known about it prior to my recent birding trip to CR where I mostly shot in M+Auto ISO. Challenging environment and often very low light conditions, but I managed to get some pretty good shots. In no small part because of all of your informative videos!😊
That is wonderful Amy, glad to hear the videos are helping. I hope you got some lovely shots on your trip. Cheers, Duade 👍
Good detailed explanations and examples of exposure. I have the R7 and didn't know about this feature but will give it a try when I next go out shooting birds/wildlife. Looks like a game changer to me. Love the way you asked for a cuddle from the dog at the end.
Hi Duade, as far as I know, you're the first one to rate FV mode positively. I will watch the video several more times because you speak quite quickly and I can't quite keep up with my English. But that doesn't matter. Your tips are very valuable. Thanks
Hi Elke, it is a good option for cameras with two dials, a little less useful for cameras with three dials. Ultimately we all like different things and find different things easier or more difficult. Trying FV mode is at least a way to see if it would help you or not. For many they do not like it and that is fine, we need to try these things first to decide if it works for us or not. Good luck, Cheers, Duade
Duade, Thank you for his video and your endorsement of FV mode. I am definitely going to explore the advantages of using FV on my R6. In addition, I would encourage all beginning and advanced photographers to watch your video for explanations of the “basics”. Your skill as an instructor and your in-depth understanding of photography are a gift to your viewers. I’m still working on how high ISO does not create more noise; that has been the “golden rule” in my generation of shooters. However, know you are correct. Best to you in 2023!
in R7 the keypad will reset the selected settings or reset all the settings. so make sure you disable it in customize btn function.
i assign my down key to reset all exposure setting and left key reset selected exposure setting .then assign my right & up key to other function .
Thanks for that, Cheers, Duade
As usual: an extremely educational and helpful video. Thanx!
Thanks so much for the clear explanation of FV Mode, really helpful
Very interesting. I liked both of the female/male wood duck shots, but preffered the one in which they were both in focus. Another great post!
Thanks Barbara, yes, a lovely species of duck that I love to see and photograph. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the video. It's a very good walk-through of Fv mode. I ignored Fv for a long time because I thought it was just a gimmick, but after buying an R7 and becoming a bit frustrated by the lack of a third control wheel, I decided to give it a go. That decision changed the way I shoot. I used to use either fully manual, manual plus auto ISO or aperture priority, depending on the scene and what I wanted to achieve. With Fv mode, I found I could do all these things more quickly, especially on the R7. It's probably a bit less useful on cameras with a third wheel (especially when you throw the lens wheel into the mix) but now that I've got used to using Fv, I find it's my mode of choice a lot of the time. I didn't know about using the Trash button to set an exposure parameter to Auto either - so thanks for that!
My pleasure Mike, glad to hear it's working well for you. Yes the trash button works well. Cheers, Duade 👍
I have been using FV since early spring. Birding and air shows. Love it. R5 500 and 70-200.
My world is rocked. I had no idea this was there.
Another excellent video Duade full of inspiration and new information. I must admit, if not the only one, you are one of the few photographers who help us beginners with your videos. Always with useful tips and tricks, and in depth analysis of the functionality of the camera, not only in your studio but also on the field. And for the people who read the comments, Duade is the only one who takes time to answer your questions and help you with your struggles in bird photography. Thanks mate!!! 👍🏼
Thanks for the comment, I appreciate the feedback, I wish I could answer all the comments but there are so many these days. Hopefully someone in our beautiful community will answer. Cheers, Duade
That was so informative. I am off to set up FV mode. Great vid Duade, keep 'em coming. Thanks
Great video, thank you. Just bought my first real camera and this video explained a lot. EOS R6 is the camera I went with.
Congrats David, have fun with it, Cheers, Duade
Great content Duade. I've actually used the focus stacking & in camera compostion to focus stack Water Dragons on the R7 with the RF 100 - 500 L IS USM. Usually set around 10-15 frames & bingo! The R7 does the stack, i camera & produces a high resl Jpeg. You also get the RAW files.
Just purchased and man this is a task. Thank you so much for the time explaining all the various settings. Definitely following up for more tips and guidance. Blessings to you.
Well done my friend! Love the reminders about taking multiple photos and merging them in post to get the appearance of a greater depth of field. Thanks for sharing!
My pleasure Tom, Cheers, Duade
I tried FV mode six months ago on an R7. I instantly fell in love with it
Great to hear Colm, glad it is working well for you, Cheers, Duade
Thanks for the info about another useful feature of Canon cameras. However, I am not sure how "Fv" mode is better than each dedicated dial in "M" mode, which I am used to and don't even have to think about when changing exposure components in "M" mode. The danger of "Fv" mode is that when I need to switch exposure components, I have to change manually between them and can easily make a mistake doing this. In "M" mode I don't have to switch, just adjust with dedicated dials and avoid making a mistake.
Yes that’s the beauty of having 3 dials to play with in M. You just use the dial that is mapped to what you need to change. But M doesn’t allow auto Tv Av like FV does. Iv never had 3 dials and am extremely comfortable in any setting so not really an issue for us both I guess but for new comers with 2 dials, it’s a interesting place to start given the histogram is live with mirrorless cameras
The best explanation of FV mode I have come across. For fish I have used Tv mode with auto ISO and it seemed the same as Fv mode to me. You video explains that Fv mode is about the way the controls interact with, rather than the particular setting.
was trying FV but didn't understand the feature but thanks to this video I am going to try again . I have been shooting manual
Have fun, Cheers, Duade 👍
Well you solved a my biggest problem! When I shoot wildlife I always set my shutter speed and aperture and then only adjust my ISO. Living in Northern Ontario, Canada I need to wear gloves 4-5 months of the year especially early mornings and evenings and I find the top rear dial tough to operate, then combine that with using 3 button back-button focus my thumb already has enough to do. For some unknown reason Canon only lets you assign shutter or aperture to the front dial which is so much easier to operate with gloves. Thank you very much for the awesome tip! I'm heading out right now to give it a whirl!!
That's a great tip at 20:48! I thought the only reason to get a exposure correct in the field is to not lose highlight detail but there is more to it, for a couple years I wondered why I had some clean images at ISO 3200 then some really noisy images at ISO 2000, it's because the ISO 2000 images were underexposed. I only figured this out a couple months ago 😁
That was an eye opener for me, too. I can shoot faces at ISO 12,800 and above with a full-frame sensor and L lens, and if the lighting on the face is correct the photos are very usable. Bigtime discovery for me, as I shoot stage events "in the dark" a lot.
@@AnandaGarden For me the correctly exposed image at ISO 3200 usually doesn't need noise reduction, but the underexposed image at ISO 2000 may have the noise level of ISO 5000, so will be at the point it needs noise reduction.
With my Sony A7R IV I'm happy with the results at ISO 8000 if the exposure is correct and with DXO pureraw can end up looking like quite a clean image.
Thank you Duade for the video.
I'm a Bangladeshi, and a 100% hobbyist wildlife photographer who loves shooting birds whenever possible. A devoted DSLR user and no plans to go mirrorless. I use two combos for static birds and birds in flight respectively. Those are Canon 1D Mark IV + EF 300mm f/2.8L IS II USM + EF 2x III for static subjects. This makes the effective focal length 780mm of FF equivalent. For flight shots; it's 7D + EF 400mm f/5.6L USM. Never worried about high ISOs whenever necessary because it's better to get the shot than having nothing. Moreover, as you mentioned, there are AI noise reduction applications that I use but not regularly.
For low light conditions; I don't mind shooting at low shutter speeds if the subject is exciting and the rig is stabilized on a tripod. However, getting low physically is not always possible, neither do I feel like if conditions are not conducive. Also habituated with general post-processing rather than selective. Obviously, I'm unable to produce pro quality images like you. But my average quality images seem good enough to give me satisfaction and present an idea to viewers re how the subjects look like.
I also shoot other subjects a lot. Here's a link to my free images site: www.pexels.com/@sanjeed-quazi-50261515/
Bottomline is; birdwatching and photography is a hobby I love and am convinced it's one of the finest harmless passions provided, we do it without causing any disturbances to the wildlife.
Thanks again.
Thank you so much for your comment, I really appreciate your input and glad to hear you are enjoying your kits. I have used all that gear and loved using it. Have fun out there. Cheers, Duade 👍
Nice photos on your pexels site!
@@normalperson1475, thank you very much. I know my photos are way below pro-level nevertheless, when someone likes them, it's a great pleasure.
I started off to say how amazing the R7 an FV mode really are, and had a long memo in short order.. I will say this - This one video right here really helped my cricket photography.. Without the play by play.. I was shooting (Fast-close) off the 7Dmk2 which is down for repair. Enter the R7. First match out, your video having watched night b4 - I already had C1 loaded and set. Thought I would give it a go if my normal settings don't pan out.. The R7 is NOT a 7Dmk2 - And I found myself in a real jam - I flipped over into FV and hit - Wow what a dynamic setting.. I still use my custom settings BUT for fast action FV is a no brainer.
I’ve always ignored every other mode my whole life and just stuck on Manual mode only but this Fv mode sounds great because it’s 4 changes pretty fast and easy! Might start practicing this!
Thank you. Currntly researching Canon mirrorless cameras for purchasing. First I've heard of this setting and certainly one to consider for sports action. 🐯
Great video I’ve never really noticed how the higher iso can be as clean as the lower iso at a correct exposure I’ve just always been one for keeping it as low as possible
Thanks! Although I am an OM System user, this video about exposure was a great way to be reminded of the basics. Especially the way your exposure controls the amount of noise and the importance of exposing to the right when using higher ISOs. If you haven’t done it already, could you do a video explaining how to merge two images together like you did with the ducks so that each was in focus?
G'day and thank you so much for the support, I really do appreciate it. For the ducks, I use photoshop and masks. So you can add the base image first. Then you place the second image on top. Move that second image so the sharp subject is over the soft one from image 1. You then place a layer mask on that second image. You then need to invert the mask Ctrl + I which will hide that second image.
Now we can select the painbrush tool, make sure you have the softness to zero so no hard edges, make sure the painbrush colour is changed to white which will reveal the second image.
You can then paint over the soft bird with the paintbrush and it will reveal the top sharp image. You often need to paint an area around the subject to make sure none of the bottom bird is showing. You may need to reduce the opacity of the brush down to say 10-15% if the transition between images is too harsh and distinct.
Hopefully that makes sense and I really should do a processing course in the future. Cheers, Duade
Wow, what a great setting that I knew nothing about. I have a R6 MK2 and will go out today to give it a try. Until now, I had the M-fn button programmed to change some settings without going to the menus. Thanks for the great tip!
My pleasure Robert, it may not work out but it is good to have the option and try these things, sometimes they stick and sometimes they don't. Cheers, Duade
Very informative. I will give Fv mode a tryout. Thanks!
I have a Canon R10 and I thought I would give it a go and use FV mode for my camera for aviation photography that I do. All I can say is thank you. The difference in quality of my pictures is unbelievable. Using FV mode on auto has made me realise I don’t need 1/2000 or 1/1600 shutter speed for moving aircraft. I get better exposure and clarity letting the camera do this (all I needed was 1/500). Great video, great detail and thanks again.
Thanks, Duade! I've never even looked at FV mode on my R6; I've always just ignored that setting on the mode dial. What it does looks interesting, but since the R6 already has 3 dials to control exposure, I doubt I will make use of it. I shoot about 90% of the time in manual with auto-ISO, and the the other 10% in full manual. I have my normal auto-ISO settings set to the C3 mode on the mode dial, and full manual set to C2. That way when I want to switch between them it's a simple one-click turn of the dial without even having to lift my eye from the viewfinder. Also, when I want to shoot video, video mode is only 1 click away from C3 in the other direction, so it's just as easy to switch back and forth between photo and video. The only other mode setting I ever use is C1 for the rare times when I use flash.
Thanks David, yep, sounds like your system is the best, having the three dials and the ability for the C modes to remember your settings makes switching between them very useful. Cheers, Duade
I'm definitely going to try FV mode on my R5 and R6. Right now I have exposure compensation set to the lens ring, but it's hard to use it without taking my eye off the viewfinder. This looks way easier!
Tried it a few times on my R / R6 and I believe my old RP also had it. I don't like moving back and forth between what is in yellow or orange icon. I like it when my dials have a static function.
Thanks Steve, yes, I understand and it is nice to have the three dials on the R6 so you can have each one dedicated to an input. Cheers, Duade
Is there would to keep it locked and then only change it with the touchscreen?
Great video tutorial again Duade. I currently use an R7 mated with the 100-500 f5.6-7.1 and shot in Auto ISO. I also have the lens Control Ring set to Exposure Compensation. I rarely change the aperture so my adjustements are Shutter Speed and Exposure Compensation which can easily be done with 2 dials, I must admit though that with the Control Ring being very close to the camera body, I fumble to find it sometimes. I will likely give FV a try.
Thanks Larry, yes, your system works well and I agree I wish the lens ring was on the end not the beginning of the RF100-500. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for your comments on the use of the Fv mode on the Canon R7. I'm a new R7 user, and have been enjoying the camera, and in particular, the Fv mode greatly. My typical setup is set shutter speed and aperture and set ISO to auto. I then use ExpComp for slight exposure adjustments when I'm actively shooting. The ExpComp adjustment is on the dial right next to the shutter button, so I can very quickly make any necessary exposure adjustments as I'm shooting. Thanks, Jack G.
Hi, I will try it. It looks promising, thanks. Regards from Argentina
On my R5, I have dials set for SS (front), Aperture (back), and exposure comp (rear) and ISO on the lens ring. So for me it seems FV would add a step and be a bit more cumbersome. However, I do see that it would be useful for the R7 and cameras with fewer programmable dials. Excellent video as usual.
Thanks Ben, exactly right, the R5 is excellent and having that extra dial makes all the difference, I have no idea why they made the R7, R8 etc two dials, would have been very easy to give it the third dial. Cheers, Duade
OK Mind Blown! Great feature, Thank you for sharing...I am usually Manual of Av...but this seems super useful.
I use it on my r7 now instead of shutter priority. Basically can fix the aperture and have auto iso. Have the control ring set for exposure compensation. Use it just as shutter priority, but if I find I want to stop down the lens it is easier to do so. I find the ergonomics on the r7 great, everything is in the perfect spot for my hand size.
Great to hear and thanks for sharing your experience, yes, the R7 does fit well in the hand of many. Cheers, Duade
Duade! I could never quite figure out what the fuss was about, but now I think I get it! With this, I can shoot my usual shutter priority and also keep it as wide open as possible. Sometimes I'm in a dark area and it stops the aperture down a little further than I'd like. With this it seems like I can shoot shutter priority and it will keep the aperture as wide (or stopped down) as I want. I think I have that right...?
And that photomerge tip was great
It is my pleasure, each mode has pros and cons and ultimately it is the one you feel most comfortable using. Cheers, Duade
A very useful video. Thank you. I use FV mode all the time on my R5. Being old school I'm used to using Aperture Priority when I most of all want to control depth of field and Shutter Priority when I most of all want to control movement blur. I can still do both of those in FV mode just using the two wheels, and more, because I can also control ISO as well. Being able to do all this in the viewfinder without actually switching Modes is particularly useful on the R5 as switching modes isn't that easy on this camera. Having mentioned ISO, I find it easiest to think of ISO as an amplifier, just like the amplifier you have to make your music louder or softer. With music, the electrical signal being amplified is the sound output from your device. With ISO, the thing being amplified is the electrical signal from the sensor. Just as amplifying sound too much creates distorted sound, amplifying the signal from your sensor too much creates distortions in the image, which we call noise. In both cases, amplification not only amplifies what you want; it also amplifies any defects present.
Why didn't I know this BEFORE??? What a great way. I have mostly used manual for 30 odd years but this is a great all in system. Good on you Duade!
Yet another awesome video thanks.Duade I have been using the FV for some time now and yes confusing a tad, but I now love it. You have some if not the very best videos on you tube by far....
I used FV mode on the R7 for the first time today very easy to change any setting quickly on the fly
Many thanks for the advice
Great to hear Angus, glad you found it helpful, have fun, Cheers, Duade
Just wanna say that I tried this mode and didn’t really particularly care for it but after watching this video, I understood a little bit more about it and I’m gonna go out and try it again. I think I’m gonna be successful in this. Thanks for your information that you put out there appreciate your work.
My pleasure, good luck, Cheers, Duade 👍
Great explanation, I’m definitely going to try this on my R7.
For wildlife I've recently started using Fv mode on my R6 and mostly like the consistent muscle memory of using the back dial to select the adjustment and the top dial for changes to the adjustment. I generally set the shutter speed and find the the camera algorithm does the two things I want; select a more open aperture, for better bokeh and a low ISO to minimize noise. All I do after that is touch up on the exposure control, usually with the control ring on the lens. Wildlife photography, especially birds, requires fast decisions and I'm too much of an amateur to go 100% manual. I'll use the camera features as best as I can. I've also programmed the depth of field button for an "instant" speed adjustments as I've lost too many birds in flight shots ;-(.
Thanks for the great clear video!
Excellent overview! Got my R6 II a few weeks ago for an upcoming trip and I am definitely going to practice with this mode as I think it will be invaluable.
Have fun!
And I love Fv mode although for some uses I find it still a bit to complex and I lean towards something simpler. Also with R5 and RF glass I basically all the settings on dials so M + Auto ISO is very convienient. However all in all I find Fv to be best balance between ease of use and control.
Thanks Pawel, yes, it is ultimately finding the exposure that best suits your style and I don't think one is better than the other. It is just nice to have the options. Cheers, Duade
Thanks for a great video. I just started with photography and I landed on your video because I am very angry that yesterday I had a very amazing position to take pictures of my city, and all pictures are so bad (I went fully auto). Then I check the details of my pics and the good ones were 100-200 ISO, the bad ones 2000ISO, and now here you explain me what all of that means.
Thank you, will not allow my pics to be 2000 ISO ever again 😂. I will start playing more with aperture
Thanks!
Thanks Jeffrey for the continued support, I really appreciate it, is there any topic or area you would like me to cover? Cheers, Duade
Thanks for your clarification of the relation between ISO, shutter speed, light on the sensor and noise level. It is an important relation to know. I see many discussions in Facebook threats, where people argue about noise level and using noise reduction. I think noise reduction software could be avoided in many instances, if it was more known what you can do with modern cameras.
Thank you for this video. I have the R7 a few weeks now, I wil try the Fv mode. Greetings from the Netherlands.
Best explanations I've seen. Kudos!
Excellent video mate. I have the R5 since the last couple of years and shot only manual so far. Thanks for this, can’t wait to try it out when I go to the jungle in a week!
Good luck, you may find your existing setup easier with three dials but worth a try. Cheers, Duade 👍
G'day Duade, wow what an educational video that was & a lot to take in for a layman like myself but very useful.
Also I love the interaction with the 4 legged wildlife.
Thanks George, yes, a multiple watch video perhaps, thanks for the feedback, yes I enjoyed the cuddles at the end. Cheers, Duade
Thank you so much Duade! I have only had the R7 for a month but getting to know it, and the FV mode was something I hadn't got my head around yet! What a great feature! You've explained it so well, and I'm looking forward to using it. Thank you!
FV mode should be the default function for Manual. My lens doesn't have an apature ring so the r7 was a bit tricky to get set up the way I needed to. FV solved the issues I had and makes the camera so easy to operate.
Thanks for showing us this Duade.
Great explanation. Been using r6 for a couple years. I really like the r6’s dedicated ISO wheel. Very convenient for video in changing light conditions where you can’t adjust shutter speed and need to keep the depth of field consistent. For photos in changing light conditions I find manual with auto ISO works great and I assign exp compensation to the lens giving me four adjustment dials without toggling through anything. With the r7 FV mode looks more appealing with the lack of ISO dial…
Wow, thank you for sharing this. Just shows i should have taken the time to read the manual!
Duade - Thanks so much for the video on FV mode. I have been shooting in manual mode on my R6 body since I bought the camera. But I discovered FV mode just in time before our trip to Alaska next month. Now thanks to your video I'm prepared to use it to get some great shots on the trip. All the best and thanks again
flexible/variable; that's where the "v" comes in. I love this focusing paradigm from Canon. Thanks for this video!
So I recently picked up the official Duade 500mm f/4 II (used because I am no rich man). Super awesome lens, but I've always been using it in shutter priority mode so I can ensure that the shutter stays high. I always thought FV mode is more something for beginners, but I suppose it's worth giving it a try because it does seem pretty flexible, no pun intended.
How i like when you explain, You explain very simple and effective ,Thanks you are a true teacher ..
I was using Fv on my R just last weekend with some juvenile bald eagles up my way (North of Seattle.) with good result.
I really appreciate your contrasting your RAW file with the post-edit. Thank you!
Interesting video. I've played with Fv mode on my R7, but wasn't sure how much it bought me over my usual Manual+AutoISO, so I reverted to that. I have different custom settings on C1,2,3 and flip between them, or make quick changes to aperture or shutter speed using the customised dials directly. I also have the DOF button programmed to flip to one of the other modes, but not stay there. So, for example C1 is my 'normal', fairly static, birds/wildlife setting - 1/1250, f/5.6, Auto ISO (max 6400). Pressing the DOF button jumps me to 1/2000, f/4.5, full area eye tracking, electronic shutter, fast burst, if some creature suddenly appears and catches my eye. Similarly, C3 is my default landscape - 1/200, f/8, Auto ISO, centre focal point, but pressing the customised DOF button immediately jumps me to 1/1000, f/4.5, Auto ISO, all area eye tracking, again in case I've suddenly spotted some wildlife. I guess it ends up being down to muscle memory and maybe taking the time to set up custom buttons to do all that you want.
I started using Fv on my R5 right after I got it and was blown away by how useful it was. It also made me wonder how this never appeared before now, at least since DSLRs had auto-ISO. I really miss it when I go back to my older DSLR after being spoiled by it on the R5.
There is one thing to note: safety shift, as it exists for Av and Tv modes, does not seem to activate when you're in Fv and you've configured it with a fixed aperture or shutter speed. So, e.g., if I'm in Fv mode using the 85mm f/1.2 and I've got it set to f/1.2 and ISO 100 outdoors, and it's really bright such that even 1/8000s is overexposed, the camera will not stop down the lens to safety shift for proper exposure like it would with the same settings in Av mode.
Hi Duade, on my R5 and 100-500 I shoot in M, main dial I use for SS, SET ring for exposure. The control ring around MODE I set it to control aperture. That fits the best to my hand. Of course double back button focus for eye and single point. So I guess very common setup. I'm not sure FV would bring me anything I cannot control with my setup already, but I will definitely give it a try. Thanks for the video, love it as usual :) cheers, Tomas ( btw both ducks in focus is my favorite picture, it looks cool, because normally, there is always the second duck blurred :D )
Thanks Tomas, yes, on the R5/R6 with three dials it is very comfortable and easy to shoot in manual and is how I have mine setup also. FV is a bit easier on the R7 due to two dials and for those who shoot in auto exposure often need easy access to Exp Comp also. Just another option really, it will work for some and not for others. Great to hear you are enjoying your RF100-500. Cheers, Duade
Like your videos Duade. Regarding the exclusive Fv mode on Canon, they must have copied that from Pentax which has a similar feature on their DSLRs from before 2010 on their DSLRs. Pentax DSLRs have two very useful exposure mode dial settings: P-program mode, which is the Fv function you describe on Canon, it also has a TAv mode which is manual shutter and aperture with auto ISO.
Another useful feature on Pentax is a green button on the back which seems to be the same as the "Trash" button function to reset the exposure you explained on the Canon. In Pentax you can also set the priority bias for the green button i.e. faster shutter vs aperture small or large i.e. depth of field. The green button will work regardless of which exposure mode you are in. The big benefit is that if you have the camera set for a specific scenario, and you suddenly need to change to react to a different scenario, you can just hit the green button while composing and the exposure is set.
Please keep those bird photo techniques coming, it is very inspiring.
Looks like a more flexible "P" mode on other cameras.
Never used Canon as their different names for the different modes confuses me a bit. Looks like something I would try, very flexible.
I had no idea about this mode before your video, so thanks for this. I used it at my local wildlife reserve this morning and absolutely loved it. Thanks again Duade for yet another informative video.
Again duad anther very informative video 📹 I now used to control light with shutter first then iso but I see your issue with that.
It just gose to show I need to hurry up and win lotto to get a swanky mirror less and what I've got needs to go into the archives
Will have to check out FV! Looks great. Perfect on my R7.
Very informative. I am a Nikon user but the bit about using a higher ISO and getting correct exposure may have a less noise is a game changer.
Great video. Good info and explanation. I prefer both ducks in focus.
Great show as always, thanks Duade. I use an EF-100-400II on my R7. I love the extra dial on the RF lenses, but of course the EF doesn't have one, so I find the Fv mode extremely useful, and can keep my eye to the viewfinder when changing settings.
Hey! Is the ef 100-400 decent in macro?
When I bought my R7, I purchased Canon's "deluxe" EF to RF adaptor, which adds a barrel ring. This was pure serendipity, since they were back-ordered on the more popular basic model. But I am enjoying the added flexibility.
@@honeybadger1656 It's not bad, but not as good as the RF 100-500 that replaced it:
EF 100-400: minimum focal distance 1.8m, maximum magnification 0.31x
RF 100-500: minimum focal distance 0.9m, maximum magnification 0.33x
Awesome video again. You have an incredible skill, in simple explanations of detailed procedures. You need to be employed by Canon with this skillset. Really impressive, thank you.
This is great information! I never knew about FV mode. I always hated how the cheaper Canon Cameras, such as the RP and even new R8 didn’t have a 3rd wheel. I am very use to having 3 wheels on my R5 for shooting in manual mode. This FV appears to make it much easier to adjust all 3 settings without the need for a 3rd wheel on the camera body! Great video as always. And, very informative!
Haven’t tried it, but I’m Definitely going to give it a go. Thanks Daude!
When i was reading about this mode I really couldn't figure a use case for it. Now I''ll have to give this a try.
Hi Duade, It's good to see you give this FV mode some well deserved attention. I played some time with it, and I did prefer it over the other semi-auto modes. But then I got hooked on full manual with manual ISO because I didn't always agree with the metering ;-) When the subject gets the same light, but the background brightness changes you would need to adapt exposure correction, but when setting ISO it can usually stay constant.
Once Canon gives us light metering which follows the active AF point(s) I will surely try again this FV.
And for now I will recommend FV to my friend using the R7 because FV overcomes it's lack of 3 dials !
You can always use exposure compensation, which I think is faster than all manual. Either way, you are looking at the histogram or exposure preview (I assume) and turning a dial to adjust exposure to your liking. You can also shoot in full manual, if you prefer, without leaving FV mode. With FV mode you have the best of all worlds.
@@alansach8437 You are certainly correct on a 2-wheel body like the R7. But on a 3-wheeler like R5/6 and when often changing both shutter speed and ISO then M mode is slightly faster.