Hi-Speed Shooting vs Single Frame Shooting?

Kieron · 08-12-2012, 02:31 PM

Is there any point shooting single frame when both modes shoot at the same resolution? You may aswell do the spray and pay method in hi-speed and then select the shot later. This will wear your shutter down quicker but I don't think it's gonna die soon.

Opinions appreciated, Kieron

GabrielFFontes · 08-12-2012, 02:35 PM - **1 Like**

Well, the shutter will cry and your SD card will be filling up pretty quickly. That's it, basically.

hcc · 08-12-2012, 02:47 PM - **1 Like**

I always shoot High-speed continuous shooting. Simply I shoot a lot of dynamic scenes (eg action, waves, ..) and I do not want to miss the action.

The only trick is to remember to switch off all in-camera processing (eg lens distortion correction, high-ISO, ..) to get the longest burst when needed.

SD Cards are cheap nowadays and this is a non-issue.

**donras** · 08-12-2012, 02:53 PM - **1 Like**

There is also the issue of post-processing time. Unless you have time to review your shots and delete real-time, downloading and reviewing many hundreds or thousands of shots gets old real fast. Comparing amateurs with pros at an event, you'll often hear the tell-tale machine gun sound of the amateurs, compared with the single or short bursts of the pros.

Don

Kieron · 08-12-2012, 02:53 PM

Originally posted by GabrielFFontes

Well, the shutter will cry and your SD card will be filling up pretty quickly. That's it, basically.

Yeah I guess, thanks

Originally posted by hcc

I always shoot High-speed continuous shooting. Simply I shoot a lot of dynamic scenes (eg action, waves, ..) and I do not want to miss the action.

The only trick is to remember to switch off all in-camera processing (eg lens distortion correction, high-ISO, ..) to get the longest burst when needed.

SD Cards are cheap nowadays and this is a non-issue.

This is what I'm thinking to do, have you turned off high-ISO NR and slow shutter NR (irrelevant anyway)?

Kieron · 08-12-2012, 02:55 PM

Originally posted by donras

There is also the issue of post-processing time. Unless you have time to review your shots and delete real-time, downloading and reviewing many hundreds or thousands of shots gets old real fast. Comparing amateurs with pros at an event, you'll often hear the tell-tale machine gun sound of the amateurs, compared with the single or short bursts of the pros.

Don

When I go shooting I usually just take 2-3 pics of the same thing and look later, I know that one will definitely be good, what i do is I backup all the DNGs to my computer and then i put the SD back into the camera and select the good shots on camera because it's so fast at viewing DNGs compared to my computer, it speeds up processing a lot.

alamo5000 · 08-12-2012, 02:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kieron

Is there any point shooting single frame when both modes shoot at the same resolution? You may aswell do the spray and pay method in hi-speed and then select the shot later. This will wear your shutter down quicker but I don't think it's gonna die soon.

Opinions appreciated, Kieron

Panasonic Lumix ZS8 has the fasted of any you will findn but when you go fast you have to shoot at lower resolution... the image quality is degraded to something like 4 megapixels when doing the high speed shooting. But you have numerous options as to which one you want to shoot...but at the high I think it goes around 10 fps...

Look up the spec sheet and see if it will fit your needs.

For a point and shoot I like it a lot.

**boriscleto** · 08-12-2012, 04:01 PM

I always shoot in hi-speed continuous. But I don't always take multiple shots.

What are you using for viewing photos? Any good photo management app should use the JPEG preview.

Docrwm · 08-12-2012, 05:41 PM

SD cards are cheap, shoot lots, upload via LR3, review in contact sheet format, select, edit, done.

**JimJohnson** · 08-13-2012, 12:22 PM

I've been experimenting with auto-bracketing +/- 1EV. Mostly I find that the K-r's metering at zero compensation is best... still I took a couple shots this past weekend that call for some gentle HDR work since I have the exposures at hand.

audiobomber · 08-13-2012, 12:34 PM

Shooting bursts all the time creates too many files to review. The times when I do use Hi-Speed Continuous, usually for wildlife or macro, I get bored and annoyed sifting through a bunch of samey shots to find the best one.

My default setting is Continuous Lo-Speed. I naturally lift my finger off the shutter button after the shot, quickly enough that the second shot is not taken. If I want to keep shooting, I just leave my finger depressed. All of my cameras are set up this way. Occasionally I use Hi-speed. I normally only use single shot when I have a flash mounted.

Timd · 08-13-2012, 12:56 PM

I have set mine by default on Hi continuous, but normally only shoot one shot. When others take a shot with my camera, I normally end up with 3 shot of the same thing.

audiobomber · 08-13-2012, 01:34 PM

Originally posted by Timd

I have set mine by default on Hi continuous, but normally only shoot one shot. When others take a shot with my camera, I normally end up with 3 shot of the same thing.

That works with a K200D, but you probably won't lift your finger off quickly enough with a camera that shoots higher burst rates, 5,6,7+ fps.

**boriscleto** · 08-13-2012, 02:03 PM

Originally posted by audiobomber

That works with a K200D, but you probably won't lift your finger off quickly enough with a camera that shoots higher burst rates, 5,6,7+ fps.

I never had any trouble with the K-x, and usually not with the K-5.

hcc · 08-13-2012, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by Kieron

have you turned off high-ISO NR and slow shutter NR (irrelevant anyway)?

Kieron,
Yes, I switch off all in-camera PP. I prefer to PP on computer for better control.

I also shoot some long series of Hi-continuous shots (up to 90 s once) and my default setup is all in-camera PP off (killed off).

08-12-2012, 02:31 PM	#1
Kieron New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 14	Hi-Speed Shooting vs Single Frame Shooting? Is there any point shooting single frame when both modes shoot at the same resolution? You may aswell do the spray and pay method in hi-speed and then select the shot later. This will wear your shutter down quicker but I don't think it's gonna die soon. Opinions appreciated, Kieron

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08-12-2012, 02:35 PM - 1 Like	#2
GabrielFFontes Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Rio de Janeiro, Brazil Posts: 647	Well, the shutter will cry and your SD card will be filling up pretty quickly. That's it, basically.

08-12-2012, 02:47 PM - 1 Like	#3
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,004	I always shoot High-speed continuous shooting. Simply I shoot a lot of dynamic scenes (eg action, waves, ..) and I do not want to miss the action. The only trick is to remember to switch off all in-camera processing (eg lens distortion correction, high-ISO, ..) to get the longest burst when needed. SD Cards are cheap nowadays and this is a non-issue.

08-12-2012, 02:53 PM - 1 Like	#4
donras Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Monument, CO, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 64	There is also the issue of post-processing time. Unless you have time to review your shots and delete real-time, downloading and reviewing many hundreds or thousands of shots gets old real fast. Comparing amateurs with pros at an event, you'll often hear the tell-tale machine gun sound of the amateurs, compared with the single or short bursts of the pros. Don

08-12-2012, 02:53 PM	#5
Kieron New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by GabrielFFontes Well, the shutter will cry and your SD card will be filling up pretty quickly. That's it, basically. Yeah I guess, thanks Originally posted by hcc I always shoot High-speed continuous shooting. Simply I shoot a lot of dynamic scenes (eg action, waves, ..) and I do not want to miss the action. The only trick is to remember to switch off all in-camera processing (eg lens distortion correction, high-ISO, ..) to get the longest burst when needed. SD Cards are cheap nowadays and this is a non-issue. This is what I'm thinking to do, have you turned off high-ISO NR and slow shutter NR (irrelevant anyway)?

08-12-2012, 02:55 PM	#6
Kieron New Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: London Posts: 14 Original Poster	Originally posted by donras There is also the issue of post-processing time. Unless you have time to review your shots and delete real-time, downloading and reviewing many hundreds or thousands of shots gets old real fast. Comparing amateurs with pros at an event, you'll often hear the tell-tale machine gun sound of the amateurs, compared with the single or short bursts of the pros. Don When I go shooting I usually just take 2-3 pics of the same thing and look later, I know that one will definitely be good, what i do is I backup all the DNGs to my computer and then i put the SD back into the camera and select the good shots on camera because it's so fast at viewing DNGs compared to my computer, it speeds up processing a lot.

08-12-2012, 02:59 PM - 1 Like	#7
alamo5000 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 2,962	Originally posted by Kieron Is there any point shooting single frame when both modes shoot at the same resolution? You may aswell do the spray and pay method in hi-speed and then select the shot later. This will wear your shutter down quicker but I don't think it's gonna die soon. Opinions appreciated, Kieron Panasonic Lumix ZS8 has the fasted of any you will findn but when you go fast you have to shoot at lower resolution... the image quality is degraded to something like 4 megapixels when doing the high speed shooting. But you have numerous options as to which one you want to shoot...but at the high I think it goes around 10 fps... Look up the spec sheet and see if it will fit your needs. For a point and shoot I like it a lot.

08-12-2012, 04:01 PM	#8
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	I always shoot in hi-speed continuous. But I don't always take multiple shots. What are you using for viewing photos? Any good photo management app should use the JPEG preview.

08-12-2012, 05:41 PM	#9
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	SD cards are cheap, shoot lots, upload via LR3, review in contact sheet format, select, edit, done.

08-13-2012, 12:22 PM	#10
JimJohnson Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Summer:Lake Superior - Michigan Winter:Texas Hill Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,774	I've been experimenting with auto-bracketing +/- 1EV. Mostly I find that the K-r's metering at zero compensation is best... still I took a couple shots this past weekend that call for some gentle HDR work since I have the exposures at hand.

08-13-2012, 12:34 PM	#11
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Shooting bursts all the time creates too many files to review. The times when I do use Hi-Speed Continuous, usually for wildlife or macro, I get bored and annoyed sifting through a bunch of samey shots to find the best one. My default setting is Continuous Lo-Speed. I naturally lift my finger off the shutter button after the shot, quickly enough that the second shot is not taken. If I want to keep shooting, I just leave my finger depressed. All of my cameras are set up this way. Occasionally I use Hi-speed. I normally only use single shot when I have a flash mounted.

08-13-2012, 12:56 PM	#12
Timd Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Cape Town, SA Posts: 262	I have set mine by default on Hi continuous, but normally only shoot one shot. When others take a shot with my camera, I normally end up with 3 shot of the same thing.

08-13-2012, 01:34 PM	#13
audiobomber Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sudbury, Ontario Photos: Albums Posts: 6,806	Originally posted by Timd I have set mine by default on Hi continuous, but normally only shoot one shot. When others take a shot with my camera, I normally end up with 3 shot of the same thing. That works with a K200D, but you probably won't lift your finger off quickly enough with a camera that shoots higher burst rates, 5,6,7+ fps.

08-13-2012, 02:03 PM	#14
boriscleto Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: North Syracuse, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 16,475	Originally posted by audiobomber That works with a K200D, but you probably won't lift your finger off quickly enough with a camera that shoots higher burst rates, 5,6,7+ fps. I never had any trouble with the K-x, and usually not with the K-5.

08-13-2012, 03:31 PM	#15
hcc Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,004	Originally posted by Kieron have you turned off high-ISO NR and slow shutter NR (irrelevant anyway)? Kieron, Yes, I switch off all in-camera PP. I prefer to PP on computer for better control. I also shoot some long series of Hi-continuous shots (up to 90 s once) and my default setup is all in-camera PP off (killed off).