I have a Canon Rebel t3i and I think a Nikon should have a similar setting-- I have a flashless setting that gives off a bit of brightness so that even without flash the images are less grainy (it looks like the flash arrow crossed out). I also have an auto "brighter" setting that tricks the camera into thinking the subject is brighter than it actually is, and I'm pretty sure Nikon should have a similar one. Also, I would definitely, definitely use a tripod for all of your images-- not only the flashless ones but even with flash. A tripod is essential and only costs like $10 max, but since your photos look great regardless I'm pretty sure you must have multiple tripods already haha.

posted Jan 3, 2012

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Unfortunately my camera doesn't have any of those settings:/ It's mostly modes but even with that, the settings are more technical. I've tried playing with ISO, exposure, etc but the photos still come out grainy unless they're against light...

posted Jan 3, 2012

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Change the settings of ur cam into Shutter Speed so the light from the suroundings will lighten up ur shot. Make sure to turn off the flashlight and reduce it into low shutter speed.much better if go to Youtube and that is where I learnes it...

posted Jan 9, 2012

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i have the same camera as you. the best thing to do is to find a well-lit spot. if there isn't, i use Manual mode, adjust the exposure, and don't move!! but i'm no pro. i need some help too. :)

posted Jan 9, 2012

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I feel your pain! High ISO always gives me noisy, grainy shots. I suppose the best option is to slow your shutter speed and widen your aperture, keeping the ISO high without setting it to the max. I'd say that could help, but again, I'm still a newbie! If all else fails, a bit of post-shoot light enhancing in Photoshop or whatever never goes amiss!

posted Jan 10, 2012

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In the past, if other people have been shooting with flashes, I try to time my shots with theirs so that their flash lights the picture without making it look like a flashed photo! example.
Otherwise, try to find an alt. light source, but always keep in mind that lighting can create some really powerful shadows and effects. I like shooting in low light with one strong light source to get that effect :)

posted Jan 11, 2012

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yea turning up the iso always gives grain, you need to mess around with the aperture and shutter speed, and the white balance too, hope this helps!

posted Jan 13, 2012

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If you're shooting in low light and want minimal grain then you need to keep the ISO at a reasonable level, instead of at the maximum. Keep the aperture wide open, and slow down the shutter, I usually keep it at 1/100 but if you have a tripod then you can probably get away with 1/60 or 1/25, although your photos might not be as sharp, especially if you're not posing completely still.

If your photo still comes out too dark then you'll be able to lighten it a bit in photoshop, like so:


Aditionally, if you have a flash but find that its overpowering and giving lighting that's too harsh, you can underexpose the flash so its not so bright, and then lighten the photo in post so the light is more even.

And remember to always take your photos at the maximum possible size that your camera allows, so when you shrink the images down the noise/grain won't be as noticeable.

posted Jan 13, 2012

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