yanidel Posted September 13, 2009 Share #1 Posted September 13, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) I am convinced the M9 will be the ultimate camera for street photography due to the many ergonomics improvements. Yet one very important and simple one remains the same on Auto-ISO. I would absolutely love to have the ability to set a higher minimum speed. Currently, it is limited to 1/125th, but 1/250th or even 1/500th would be much better for fast paced scenes. 1/125th is just not fast enough to freeze all scenes. This should be an easy fix, so hope they think about it in the next firmware. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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redbaron Posted September 13, 2009 Share #2 Posted September 13, 2009 Have you tried changing the aperture? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanidel Posted September 13, 2009 Author Share #3 Posted September 13, 2009 Have you tried changing the aperture? what is aperture ? More seriously, even wide open, sometimes speeds fall at 1/125th. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BerndReini Posted September 14, 2009 Share #4 Posted September 14, 2009 I wholeheartedly agree with Yanidel. An option of limiting the shutter speed to 1/250th would be great for street photography. I usually shoot at ISO320 as a safety net, but I would use 160 if I could set the Auto ISO shutter limit to 1/250. Sometimes you have your aperture set for a certain depth of field and something happens in the shadows so quickly that you just pull focus and snap without time to change the aperture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravastar Posted September 14, 2009 Share #5 Posted September 14, 2009 Add me to the vote. I had a similar problem with Canon 1D series and had to devise tortuous work arounds to limit the slowest shutter speed. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest roey Posted September 14, 2009 Share #6 Posted September 14, 2009 +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stan Raucher Posted September 14, 2009 Share #7 Posted September 14, 2009 Advertisement (gone after registration) Me too. I'd like Auto ISO to go to 1/500 sec. This update should also be made on M8 firmware. Thanks, Stan Raucher Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill W Posted September 14, 2009 Share #8 Posted September 14, 2009 +2 or is it +3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JSU Posted September 14, 2009 Share #9 Posted September 14, 2009 Yes, please, at least 1/250 for the M8.2 as well as the M9!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rolu Posted September 16, 2009 Share #10 Posted September 16, 2009 +1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sean_reid Posted September 16, 2009 Share #11 Posted September 16, 2009 I am convinced the M9 will be the ultimate camera for street photography due to the many ergonomics improvements. Yet one very important and simple one remains the same on Auto-ISO.I would absolutely love to have the ability to set a higher minimum speed. Currently, it is limited to 1/125th, but 1/250th or even 1/500th would be much better for fast paced scenes. 1/125th is just not fast enough to freeze all scenes. This should be an easy fix, so hope they think about it in the next firmware. Hmm...that's a good idea. I don't ever use auto_ISO but your suggestion could be good for those who do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 16, 2009 Share #12 Posted September 16, 2009 And if you simply set 1/125 manually? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tashley Posted September 16, 2009 Share #13 Posted September 16, 2009 I want this too - I was thinking just the other day that it would be a really useful change. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanidel Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share #14 Posted September 16, 2009 And if you simply set 1/125 manually? I think you haven't read correctly the suggestion Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 16, 2009 Share #15 Posted September 16, 2009 You're right. I did not get the original post. Yes - I agree. there is no reason to limit the speed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
felipe-m Posted September 16, 2009 Share #16 Posted September 16, 2009 You're right. I did not get the original post. Yes - I agree. there is no reason to limit the speed. actually, that's also my question, what's Leica's rationale in limiting this? Can't think of a good reason either... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndjambrose Posted September 16, 2009 Share #17 Posted September 16, 2009 Err guys - you do realise you can set the shutter speed manually, right? :-) Set ISO to Auto, set shutter speed to 1/500, set aperture to your choice. The ISO will adjust automagically. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yanidel Posted September 16, 2009 Author Share #18 Posted September 16, 2009 Err guys - you do realise you can set the shutter speed manually, right? :-) Set ISO to Auto, set shutter speed to 1/500, set aperture to your choice. The ISO will adjust automagically. Your solution won't work if correct exposure is outside the ISO range. It will result in under or over-exposed shots. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaapv Posted September 16, 2009 Share #19 Posted September 16, 2009 In that case your little red arrow will tell you so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ndjambrose Posted September 16, 2009 Share #20 Posted September 16, 2009 Your solution won't work if correct exposure is outside the ISO range. It will result in under or over-exposed shots. Of course it will if you use a wildly inappropriate aperture. Which is why you need to choose a corresponding aperture that's right (at least in general terms) for the light you're in and the shutter speed you want to work at. But what it will give you is a 4 or 5 stop range of auto ISO to play with, which is more than enough for street photography. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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