Auto ISO and Fujifilm Cameras

Auto ISO and Fujifilm cameras. Tutorial and review of the Auto ISO mode of the Fujifilm X-T3 camera. The mirrorless camera's auto iso settings that are explained also apply to the Fujifilm X-T2, and Fuji X-T4 as well.
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[@hhvisser]

Chris, your channel is a must-go for anybody starting with (Fuji) photography, like myself a year ago. I bought the X-T4 1 month ago, and I devoured your videos! They’re not only extremely useful information wise, but your enthusiasm makes me really heart pumping to know my camera inside and out. It’s really inspirational! If I were Fuji, I would hire you immediately. A big thank you from The Netherlands!

[@secondamendment6277]

I 100% agree! I use ISO 12800 max. People put too much thought into High ISO performance. As long as you can see the expressions on peoples faces that expresses the moment, I and the people are perfectly happy with it. Graininess should be viewed as a style rather than a failure. What really sucks is missing the moment!

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[@pal2tech]

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[@root9065]

Thank you for the wonderful explanation Chris, I got an X-T4 recently and your video actually allowed me to use the camera in Auto ISO mode instead of avoiding that mode altogether because of the issue with minimum SS, which as you said was the big gotcha. The other gotcha (for me at least) is shown at 11:02. Specifically, if I took control of the SS and Aperture, and decided to leave the ISO up to the camera, then that means I'd like to *monitor* the ISO on the fly. But I cannot do that, because Fuji decided to display the *maximum* value I had for the setting all the time, unless I half-click the shutter and lock focus /exposure which is the only time the *real* or current ISO that will be recorded on my photo is shown. Maybe I don't want to lock everything and half press the shutter just to read the ISO value, instead it would be much more useful to show ISOA1 12800 somewhere at the top of the EVF so that I know what setting I'm in, but show the current ISO updated on the fly at the bottom, so that I can see what the camera does with it all the time. That way I can adjust my SS/aperture on the fly and press the shutter when I mean to lock focus and shoot the photo, instead of to check my current ISO. Sadly, I was not able to find a way to achieve this no matter what I do.

[@robertkemp3274]

Thank you so much! I seriously thought I was going crazy when I'd set a minimum limit on my shutter speed and the camera completely ignored it.

[@Nathansmithphotography]

I had watched your ISO invariance video, loved it, and your video on how to set the command dial for ISO was super useful. Didn't know that was possible. I learned a few things on this too, but if I can add a suggestion. I use ALL 3 AUTO ISO settings, and while I can't rename them, I call them DAY, DUSK, and EVENING. So AUTO ISO 1 is for bright conditions, with a higher minimum shutter speed, lowest ISO, etc. AUTO ISO 2 is for Lower Light situations, with ISO 400 as minimum, a lower minimum shutter speed like 1/60, and a top speed of about 1600. Then ISO 3 I let go to 12800 ISO, and I do use AUTO for the minimum shutter speed. AND, to change these SUPER QUICK, I use the right directional button to change AUTO ISO. Not only is it super fast, I can push again to the right to quickly adjust these settings. And while I normally shoot Aperture Priority, as you mention, I can quickly grab the shutter dial to change the minimum shutter speed to a fixed setting if need be. I do have a 5 min video here on KZbin on how I do this, but you get the idea. Thanks to YOUR video, I learned today that I can quickly change AUTO ISO with the front command dial, but I don't like the fact that it would be super easy to accidentally roll that dial and suddenly be using an ISO I may not want. Light may change, but usually not dramatically enough that one of the 3 settings won't handle it, but by using the right directional button (works best because another push in the same direction gets you to be able to adjust these without going to the menu), I can change things quickly at weddings and events, and instead of OK I can just gently tap the shutter button to set it. THANKS AGAIN! I subscribed!

[@pal2tech]

GREAT suggestions Nathan!!!! Thank you so much man!!! 👍

[@sidknee4975]

I appreciate the time, energy and passion you put into every and every post. Cheers mate.

[@illdee04]

Awesome... Love learning when teacher is teaching in a fun way.

[@jonleexz]

The reason for lowest shutter speed of 23mm is 1/34 is because safe shutter speed formula for handheld of 1/focal length is based on 35mm equivalent focal length, which 23x1.5 is 34.5.

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Jon! And you are 100% correct for sure because I just want back and it's interesting how it's doing the crop factor calculation and then rounding down. I'd love to mention that more -- damn I wish KZbin would allow us to EDIT our videos!!!!

[@thobraa]

Picked up the x-t4 a couple days ago, learning so much from this channel! Huge thank you!

[@NathanTrimbach]

0:22 The film simulations on my Fujifilm X-T4 actually got me BACK into film again. I shoot both film and digital now. Also, your all ISO videos are great explainers!

[@vhc7764]

I recently discovered your Fuji XTx videos shortly after ordering my first Fuji...the XT3. Just wanted to thank you for the excellent presentations/content and easy to follow tutorials! Cheers

[@pdvelasco]

This video was extremely useful! Thank you!!...I thought I was going crazy with the "min shutter speed" setting for the Auto ISO! Now I understand! and know what to do about it! Thank you very much your Fujifilm XT3 reviews!

[@jonfletcher147]

You are the Fuji king! Always watch your vids from across the pond in the UK! You’re a natural for a TV show

[@mikenofi281]

Love your videos! You are really good. I just bought a Fujifilm X-T4 because you have the best instructional camera videos on KZbin!

[@stuarthammond5491]

The ten seconds from 1:25 to 1:35 solved the major issue that was stopping me using Auto ISO (I had it set to "Command"). Thanks!

[@JBGuarino43]

Love ,love, love this channel my photography is improving and fun especially increasing so much! never thought I'd love a channel this much seriously. like having a personal teacher. With the money I spend can't tell you how much I appreciate your work....Guess I just did. Valuable content for sure recommending to all my enthusiast/ semipro Photographers. Please keep up the great content.

[@jedi1157]

damn this video helps me a lot. After using my X-T30 for more than half a year, I still missing something. The auto ISO would be really helpful, cant wait to try it out. btw your explanations are easier to understand than other videos I came across. Keep it up!

[@georgevalentine780]

It was a well-constructed, well-presented, and well-inspiaring tutorial on Setting Auto ISO on the fleet of Fujifilm X-T systems. Well done, Chris.👍

[@tag89]

Mate I absolutely love your energy in videos. You literally convinced me to get an X-T4 and If I am having a drama my first stop is your channel!

[@pal2tech]

Wow! Thank you so much!!! 🙏 🙏 🙏 You totally make my day!!!

[@brianw6645]

This is a fantastic video. Thanks so much for posting it. I've always felt confused by the Auto ISO settings in my Fujifilm camera. This helps tremendously. I'm now a subscriber. You make some great videos. Please keep up the great work.

[@pal2tech]

You're very welcome!

[@SkylarkFields]

Love the dog and absolutely agree about being able to rename ISO 1, 2 and 3!

[@georgesealy4706]

Auto-ISO is especially nice for street photography. The light changes by the second with shadows and such. Things are changing and happening quickly in that environment, so I don't want to be fussing with settings. I want to get the shot. The other thing is that I shoot aperture priority most of the time. So that limits the camera to just two things for good exposure: shutter and ISO. Also. I want the shutter at a minimum speed so as to prevent blur. Auto-ISO allows me to do this. Great feature.

[@terjeaudio4308]

awesome like usual, and this video to me was very helpful, thanks pal

[@josecolon8143]

Brother you dissected the XT3! This video is very insightful!!!

[@1ncnelson]

Absolutely terrific. Saved me an enormous amount of time trying to figure this out on my own. For wildlife, I find it best to shoot wide open (smallest f- number for given lens), and Auto settings: default sensitivity: 200; max sensitivity: 12,800; min shutter speed 1/60. Your tip to override the shutter speed using the SS dial solved the mystery for me. I use an XT2. Thank you very much for your understandable tutorials.

[@RichardGingrasPhotography]

Love your videos. I always learn something new even though I have been using my Fuji X-T2 for some time now.

[@swashy58]

since i follow your youtube videos Chris i have learned a lot about my fujifilm x-t4 camera.... i want to thank you very much

[@rodneymullen16]

Simple, clear and efficient. You're the best!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Dan! 🙏

[@Venkat2811]

I was setting up AP on X-T30 and was wondering about min SS. Thanks ! Amazing video and explanation. I'm binging your Fuji Camera Training playlist. One suggestion: Grouping video from basic to advanced would be awesome ! I'm currently skipping advanced ones and will revisit later !

[@johnbellis1179]

The Kat in the hat meets photography. Fantastic, I love it.

[@stanleyprendergast2133]

YES.. THANK YOU. I have been really kind of looking for an explanation for how this works since I do Street with my XT3 Aperture priority. But I use the Auto setting. I also don’t understand why it doesn’t say minimum ISO and maximum ISO. Great video. Thank you.

[@MirkoMancini]

Thanks, excellent video, as usual 👍

[@JiiruKoga]

I watched this when it came out. And now I'm back because I forgot things. Good to have these videos waiting when I need them.

[@mattcero1]

Great video and really good suggestions for f/w upgrades at the end of the video. I just plunked down for an X-S10.

[@sigridlee3743]

I always learn stuff watching your videos (most of it is applicable to my xt-20). Thank you.

[@gregpantelides1355]

This really helped me out. Thank you so much!

[@mashamzawy1984]

the best explanation i found for this option especially that sentence ( min shutter is more of a suggestion ) . it was a great confusion issue for me that it won't lock a min shutter

[@oscarrox]

Important settings for me, don't know how I missed this video. As always, thanks for another invaluable lesson :)

[@mnlt2000]

Thank you, your videos are incredible. Muchas gracias, tus videos son increibles!!

[@conniequinton371]

Wow that was sooooo helpful!!!!!

[@pixelbantz]

Great video, really informative, I'm getting an XT4 tomorrow, my first Fujifilm ever, haven't properly been into photography since my college days, and that was real film camera's/darkrooms etc etc, very excited and this will help/refresh no end

[@Mr7Poz]

Another super useful vdeo. I was going crazy seeing my SS go down. Good news, there is still more room for improvement with Fuji menu and options.

[@leighdavis5586]

Wonderful information. Thanks again.

[@Teeum5]

That is very interesting. I didn't check that out on my own and I was Thinking that the MINIMUM shutter speed would be the MINIMUM. So, thank you for explaining.

[@CiaranWhelan]

Nailed it as usual.. I'd love to see something on focus modes for wedding photography.

[@emediamoto]

Interesting topic and tips. Thanks for sharing!

[@pal2tech]

No problem, you're more than welcome!

[@kevanalbrighton5887]

@pal2tech great video, very well presented. Im very much a beginner taking up photography as my retirement hobby, so you can imagine vulnerable to camera shake!! Im using a Nikon camera but found pretty much everything you said to be very applicable. I have found that manual mode with auto ISO to be the best for me. Having control over shutter speed and aperture is fairly easy especially when you don't have to worry about ISO.. cheers

[@opa362]

awesome, your explanation of these 3-settings (Auto1, Auto2, & Auto3) ... always wondered when they came into play -- in Program, Aperture, or Shutter priority ... you have a method of instruction that even the inept can understand, thanks so much for the insight .. am now a better photographer (keep the good work coming).

[@pal2tech]

You're welcome!

[@paulofernandocosta2075]

FANTASTIC KNOW HOW. THANKS AGAIN FOR YOUR SUPPORT. YOU ARE VERY NICE.

[@degrootallard]

Thx, really helpful to understand this function and how to set best!

[@pal2tech]

Great to hear!

[@AllRedLFC]

Helpful video and very good points made! 👍

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Patric!!!

[@carminemarrano8374]

Great to see you again dude

[@pal2tech]

Hey Carmine!!! Thank you so much man!!!! 🙏🙏

[@blutac318]

Once again a fantastically constructed and very useful tutorial. I have often wondered where I was going wrong with auto ISO, and now I know! Thanks again Chris! Still looking forward to the studio / drawer labelling tour tho. 😜

[@pal2tech]

OK OK OK!!! Will do one on that for sure.... I love the idea.

[@blutac318]

pal2tech Just a gentle nudge... I need all the help I can get with being organised, you should see my office just now! Although, actually you can’t really see it, due to the clutter! Are you looking forward to the X-T4? I hope I’ll be able to justify the upgrade. I’m sure your review when it comes will help with the justification.

[@HI2LIFE]

Great tios as aways very helpful! Thanks mate!

[@pal2tech]

Any time!

[@Malkanderi]

Thank you for great vid 😍😍😍😍

[@arunpaul2301]

Youre Amazing !!! Thank you for the video.

[@bobdrawbaugh4207]

3 auto ISO settings seems like a solution looking for a problem. I use your technique that I discovered on my on, the hard way. I wish I had seen this video 2 years ago. I think it is the best solution.

[@ZekeFast]

Gem stuff! Short and clear!

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Zeke!

[@alexbpunkt1875]

Very well explained. Greets from Germany

[@user-fk4hb7oi2e]

Applause from China. Because my poor English I kinda never leave any comment. But your videos are the most helpful and infomational videos not only on photo taking videos, but all videos on KZbin so I must say something. I use all your tips on my new X-H2s and works great! Thanks a lot!

[@TheVFXbyArt]

Brilliant walk thru!

[@pal2tech]

Thanks!! 👍

[@andykline1933]

Dude, love your videos.

[@pal2tech]

Thank you!

[@patriciasaul5752]

this guy is good! Fuji’s can be quirky! this guy is knowledgeable and helped me solve a couple of ISO confusing moments! thanks!

[@iSchneggs]

Informative! Still Fresh! Thx!

[@rugosotv]

This is the reference video everybody needs to watch for Auto ISO in fuji cameras

[@JHuffPhoto]

I also use the DWATI method but I have never heard it called that. In addition you can still use the exposure comp dial to dial in your final exposure

[@cyberdaz]

This channel is awesome! Absolutely love it ! I love Ken Wheeler, what a character, but Pal2Tech is now my #1 go to channel for Fujifilm. Very entertaining & informative!

[@pal2tech]

Holy crap, Darren! You totally blew me away sir! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment and you have totally made my day, I mean my week, actually my month. And I won't mention anything to Ken, LOL. Take care buddy!

[@cyberdaz]

You will be contacted by Neil from FujiCast. I think Neil James and Kevin Mullins (Fuji ambassador) as they want to interview you for their very popular podcast. They’re lovely guys and interview some of the most influential photographers and creators and i told them to watch your KZbin channel. They want you on the show!! You’ll be getting an email from Neil. Listen to their podcast it’s fantastic. Anyway love Pal2Tech absolutely addicted to the channel. You’re a cool dude!

[@pal2tech]

@@cyberdaz That's awesome! 👍

[@ray-raym6551]

great expplanation

[@dsa4931]

YOU ARE FULLY INVOLVED WITH YOUR VIDEOS ..... THAT IS NICE ...👌👌👌

[@lexatvl]

It is a pleasure to hear so technical correct videos. BTW l'm a biggest fan of auto ISO. I prefer 160- 1600... Best wishes!

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Alexey!!

[@tammysypniewski1891]

Great video Chris! You explained that well. DWATI. You’re so funny.

[@pal2tech]

😀😀😀 Thanks!!!

[@paulmoss4199]

Thanks Chris, D.W.A.T.I. mode is my new best friend !!

[@rifz42]

You're right, there should be hard lock on SS instead of ISO. Spending time testing your camera could really pay off in better shots. Thanks for the great info!!

[@timothylinn]

Nicely done!

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Timothy!!!!

[@JasonRenoux]

Awesome video about a difficult topic that bothers many of us, I guess 👍🏻👍🏻

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much Jason!! 🙏

[@bartvanrth8610]

Again..crystal clear. Thanks.

[@pal2tech]

So glad!

[@mazdaram226]

Always makes me smile 😀

[@pal2tech]

Thank you!

[@luisvistan4169]

As always, great content sir. Im new to fuji cameras and i have only started to shoot again, so picking up where i left-off kinda thing. Ive been scratching my head on this auto ISO settings since the day i got the camera. Thought im making some mistakes in setting it up. Fuji needs to really have a good firmware update to correct the min shut speed thing else just rename the darn thing.. hehehe.. thanks again for this wonderful content sir.

[@liri2209]

haha... same! got offended by my fuji too. I grew up on manual shooting. thanks to the two holidays (which corona is the main one), I decided to learn to enjoy the benefits of auto features on my fuji. and I stuck in the same "Min SS" dilemma, I couldn't understand why the camera ignores my "min ss". I gave up digging the menu or google for fuji bugs. I just did the same, use it to border only the ISO. now I found your video about! I guess it's still, an "AUTO Priority" feature after all. it will be really nice to have Min SS feature that actually bounds the SS as expected.

[@sahilraj4834]

11:36 Really great constructive feedback for Fujifilm.

[@grayexperience]

I had the same issues with Canon's minimum shutter speed. I found out the hard way that the camera takes liberty with your shutter speed...no bueno. But great fix! Thanks pal2tech!

[@DrErickLopez]

Step 1 at 1:20 is crucial. So many KZbin channels tell you everything else. Thanks pal2tech

[@tedmartinpadres]

Enlightening. Thanks!

[@pal2tech]

Awesome!

[@bellmountaincastle]

Great video. Thank you.

[@pal2tech]

You are welcome!

[@tonyz286]

great idea

[@danielschmaderer]

For me, I usually have my camera set to auto ISO and I take control of Aperture and Shutter. If my ISO is too high, I’ll either open up my aperture more or slow down my shutter, depending on the situation. Some people don’t like that, but everyone shoots differently. Great video as usual!

[@rabhauke3255]

The only problem with your DWATI mode is that you can easily over expose your photo in case you set the shutterspeed on the dial to low. The camera can then not choose higher shutterspeeds anymore and you might not notice it in that moment. I think the 3 auto ISO modes are great. I just have different min shutterspeeds for each, while min/max ISO I keep the same for all (just use the cameras max/min possible ISO). Still, thanks for your videos! I didn't know there was an auto min shutterspeed option yet, I like that. Keep up the good work!

[@jcmc3445]

Another great video!!! Thanks for the info! I hope you can do a video on focus stacking as well :)

[@pal2tech]

I've definitely got to get one on Focus Stacking!!!! I should have done one already on that. OK, ON THE LIST NOW!!!!

[@jcmc3445]

pal2tech yeeeiiiii!

[@timothylinn]

Yes! I focus stack all the time and never really know what to do with that middle setting. (# of shots, IIRC)

[@swintintiki4052]

Ohhh man, I was struggling with the question why my xt30 goes lower my preset “minimum ss”. Thanks for explaining!!!

[@JoseRamirez-cd7ge]

Thank you!

[@regularjow7263]

Good stuff man, thanks for the vid as always a pleasure to watch your content!! Keep it up!!

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Nuno. That's so kind of you to say!!

[@juancarlosplaza8301]

Excellent video on a very important subject (to me, at least). FUJI: please listen to Chris!!!

[@Mowikan]

Next fuji x-t5 on the iso dial: auto max, auto low. Great video again by the way. I really like your video’s. Keep up the good work!

[@pal2tech]

Thank you so much! Yes, and the X-T5 will also collapse into itself and self-sharpen all the raw files to CHROME before recomposing into a Tesla Model XR and self-flying you to Iceland for a two week shoot.

[@Mowikan]

pal2tech I think I would buy one!

[@portupl]

Thank you so much for all that Information about the Fuji-Cameras. I just want to share my experience in terms of Auto-ISO and Auto-SS: Auto ISO and Auto-SS works like this: First the camera will try to regulate the exposure by regulating the SS. (ISO stays at the default value) When the camera reaches the min. SS and the image is still underexposed, the camera starts to regulate the ISO If the camera reaches the min/max-values for SS and ISO and the image is still underexposed, then the camera will try to fix the exposure by going beyond the min-value for the SS. Thats why i have the same max ISO-Values for all 3 Auto-ISO-Profiles (max 6400 ISO). Instead of setting different ISO-Values for the Auto-ISO-Profiles, i set different min-SS-Values (In my case 1/125, 1/80, 1/60)

[@ericzager6548]

Thanks for the video, and especially for calling out the difference in how Fuji interprets "max ISO" and "min shutter." I agree that's a very weird decision on their part to treat min shutter as a harder limit than max ISO.

[@pal2tech]

Thanks Eric! Yeah, it confuses the heck out of me!

[@stephenschmid492]

Actually, it's the opposite - max ISO is the hard limit, min shutter speed is a soft limit

[@aokings2]

To add on to your tactic, I Think exposure compensation dial should also play a role and be useful

[@tomwd.2825]

Nailed it again... did always strughle with the min shutter speed thing... now i know: suggestion 😄

[@pal2tech]

Awesome Tom, you got this!!!

[@tomwd.2825]

@@pal2tech yes, because of you, you enlight my fujiworld😁... still like your vids, almost any of them... Btw, we got in contact on instagram as well, i am @image_of_you.de ...maybe you remember?!

[@Surmoka]

I love the technical depth in these vijeos! Any info on how Auto ISO behaves in vijeo mode on an X-T3?

[@mbottambotta]

I'm a recent x100v owner, not an xt-something owner, but this is useful all the same. Particularly your suggestion to keep the shutter speed in manual mode (or DWATI, as you call it :P), as I'm able to control my shutter speed through the back dial if I stick the top dial to T. You just made my life one stop easier, thanks!

[@kickoverthestatues]

Top tip!