FuraCelest
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Auto eh hahaha. But i guess no matter what mode we use, as long we get that desired shot right? 
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Which mode do you shoot in?
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Edwin Francis
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Nothing wrong with using AUTO mode. However, unless I'm mistaken AUTO also includes Auto ISO, and I rarely want to relinquish control of my ISO setting.
Also if you're a beginner, I'd think it would be easier to learn if you set the ISO, then have only 2 variables to work on i.e. shutter speed and aperture.
Also if you're a beginner, I'd think it would be easier to learn if you set the ISO, then have only 2 variables to work on i.e. shutter speed and aperture.
FuraCelest
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Edwin Francis said:
Hmm yeah. Right now im playing around with my aperture and iso but my shutter speed is on auto. For now. But along the way exploring the other functions of the camera makes photo taking alot easier. I simply love the bracketing function.
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Irvine
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Auto eh hahaha. But i guess no matter what mode we use, as long we get that desired shot right?
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yup, any mode works as long as u get tat desired shot. it's also all about convenience, as long as u dun fumble over it too much n missing alot of precious moments in the process of setting ur camera.
I feel one who just owned a DSLR to learn should start by using P mode. Avoid auto mode if u are the type that gets too comfortable easily, you might not get out of it.
Next, learn from ppl, videos, readings about the different modes and what they do. Try out all if them like dunking a non-swimmer into a pool. It won't kill u.
Eventually you will realize which is the mode that suits your style and needs. You will also be able to appreciate the availability of other modes in your DSLR when you need them.
Personally, I started with M mode. The DSLR isn't even mine! Being an engineer, I love experimenting the results when shooting at different aperture and shutter speed. I realize that I had an easier transition when moving into A mode. M mode stilly default but I will use A mode in time of need.
Next, learn from ppl, videos, readings about the different modes and what they do. Try out all if them like dunking a non-swimmer into a pool. It won't kill u.
Eventually you will realize which is the mode that suits your style and needs. You will also be able to appreciate the availability of other modes in your DSLR when you need them.
Personally, I started with M mode. The DSLR isn't even mine! Being an engineer, I love experimenting the results when shooting at different aperture and shutter speed. I realize that I had an easier transition when moving into A mode. M mode stilly default but I will use A mode in time of need.
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Cowseye said:
But i believe they are other modes such as the aperture and shutter priority which lets you control 2 variables at 1 time. Which is a good start out then diving into manual fully if we have no idea how the 3 exposure elements really corelate
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Cowseye said:
Ah okok
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Then 99.9% of all Singapore car users never use the full potential of their cars .. always driving in Dummy mode.. :bsmilie:
Irvine
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that's so true :bsmilie:
Whatever mode you use, as long as you are able to use it to get the results you want, it works for you. There is also no 1 best mode, know how the different modes work and learn when you should use which mode. I do not think that when one uses P or auto mode, he is wasting his money on a DSLR. There are people who use P or auto mode and get great results. I use Aperture Priority most of the time, and when I use flash, it's usually on Manual because I want to control how much ambient light I want to blend in into my photo.
I prefer to shoot in Av most of the time where controlling the DoF is more important than shutter speed.
However at night where lighting is poor, I switch to Tv and pump up my ISO. This is to ensure my shutter speed remains at 1/focal length to ensure sharp pictures. I obviously cant do that in Av mode as I do not have an external flash.
However at night where lighting is poor, I switch to Tv and pump up my ISO. This is to ensure my shutter speed remains at 1/focal length to ensure sharp pictures. I obviously cant do that in Av mode as I do not have an external flash.
stanycjw said:
I should just buy a p&s. Because I try to avoid M mode as much as possible.
And my pics suck too, because I do not love M mode.
Thank you for your words of enlightenment.
I wonder why camera manufactures work so hard to invent and update exposure metering over the years?
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geneboi said:
Actually in Aperture priority mode, you can still do that (at least in Nikon, not sure about Canon), turn on auto iso, and set the minimum shutter speed to 1/focal length. So the camera will pump iso automatically as needed, and you still maintain control over aperture.
Edwin Francis
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Hey, use whatever mode you like.
But if you have NEVER used any mode other than M, aren't you ill-qualified to say which is best? Much like a movie reviewer critiquing a movie he has never seen
But if you have NEVER used any mode other than M, aren't you ill-qualified to say which is best? Much like a movie reviewer critiquing a movie he has never seen
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