need some advice
May 9, 2015 12:04:44 #
maverickk41
Loc: Farmington New Mexico
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
May 9, 2015 12:08:53 #
maverickk41 wrote:
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
Does differ by shot, what's most important and how much time I have to change stuff. Shooting grandson's soccer is different from shooting a perfectly still landscape. Full manual 75% of the time, the rest split between A and S priority and the occasional full Auto. I never use Program, it is an anomaly to me, reprogrammed the button to do something else.
BUT-- the reason we have options is so we can find what works best for us!
May 9, 2015 12:18:09 #
When I'm traveling and essentially shooting snapshots, I keep the camera on Program. That way, I set the ISO to the appropriate setting, depending on whether it's dark or light, whether I'm shooting out of a moving bus, or the scene allows me to compose a nice quiet landscape under a bright sky. The camera then does the rest. And in my experience, it almost always works out.
Obviously, when I'm trying for a special effect, I change the settings, but cameras are pretty smart these days for run of the mill snapshots.
Obviously, when I'm trying for a special effect, I change the settings, but cameras are pretty smart these days for run of the mill snapshots.
May 9, 2015 12:19:45 #
I almost always use Aperture Priority. I can set for the depth of field I want and open up a bit in dim light. I adjust ISO as a secondary aid to having a fast enough shutter speed.
At something like a basketball game, I use Shutter priority.
Canon T3i produces some clean images at ISO 400, a little noisy at 800 and considerably noisy at 1600. That said, for small images and small prints 1600 produces quite acceptable images.
I shoot RAW and I find that considerable sharpening is necessary in post processing. I try hard not to overdo that! I'm sure you will get as many different opinions as you get responses!
At something like a basketball game, I use Shutter priority.
Canon T3i produces some clean images at ISO 400, a little noisy at 800 and considerably noisy at 1600. That said, for small images and small prints 1600 produces quite acceptable images.
I shoot RAW and I find that considerable sharpening is necessary in post processing. I try hard not to overdo that! I'm sure you will get as many different opinions as you get responses!
May 9, 2015 12:26:10 #
maverickk41 wrote:
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
With exceptions, every shot is an individual effort on the user's part to capture an entirely different image. The answer to your question might come from the importance you place on each shot. Admittedly, not all shots taken are serious "keepers" but each has it's own level of value to you. Whoever manufactured your camera obviously thought to include features you would want. You have them, feel free to use them. The more comfortable you become with your camera the better quality it will begin to produce. See for yourself.
May 9, 2015 12:34:41 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
minniev wrote:
Does differ by shot, what's most important and how much time I have to change stuff. Shooting grandson's soccer is different from shooting a perfectly still landscape. Full manual 75% of the time, the rest split between A and S priority and the occasional full Auto. I never use Program, it is an anomaly to me, reprogrammed the button to do something else.
BUT-- the reason we have options is so we can find what works best for us!
BUT-- the reason we have options is so we can find what works best for us!
You are right. I prefer program since I can very easily change both the aperture and / or the shutter with the twirl of two dials that are at my fingertips without taking my finger off the shutter. Usually after that it is aperture, shutter, and manual. I almost never shoot in auto. Again, it comes down to what and how one shoots. Be aware that one should learn to shoot in all of the modes so one can use it if or when it becomes necessary.
May 9, 2015 12:35:53 #
Many of the books and video tutorials I have seen recommend being in Aperture priority mode most of the time. You can set your depth of field for different subjects by varying the aperture and letting the camera decide the rest. This is what I do most of the time and some Shutter priority mode when I want a slow or fast shutter speed for a particular purpose like slow to make flowing water silky smooth or fast for action shots like birds in flight. As you progress to maybe using fully Manual mode, I've found it helpful to use one of the automatic or scene modes, say for a Night Cityscape, the first time you do a type of scene, then review what settings the camera chose, feed those in as manual settings and then experiment from there. At least it gives you a starting point for different situations. And practice, practice, practice. Good luck.
May 9, 2015 13:19:15 #
If your camera is not an SLR, but a bridge camera such as Canon SX50 or Nikon P900, please note that aperture priority will work differently than if you have an SLR. Bridge cameras have far fewer choices for f/stop, and a whole lot of depth of field (the amount of your image in focus)
If you use one of the "priority" modes or P, you can also use exposure compensation. For example, if you have a white bird in dark surroundings, if you rely on the camera to expose, your bird will be too light, with no feather detail. Setting a darker exposure via the "compensation" will prevent that.
Enjoy your journey through this joyous hobby!
If you use one of the "priority" modes or P, you can also use exposure compensation. For example, if you have a white bird in dark surroundings, if you rely on the camera to expose, your bird will be too light, with no feather detail. Setting a darker exposure via the "compensation" will prevent that.
Enjoy your journey through this joyous hobby!
May 9, 2015 13:29:49 #
maverickk41 wrote:
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
Learn how each mode work and decide for yourself which is best for you and when. Everyone has a different way of doing things. Important is to understand how each way works.
May 9, 2015 13:34:20 #
the more you take the more you will learn 'Why' you have the options. It is never about what other people use, as your photography is about what you like rather than what others do.
Photography is about seeing the picture as you want it, then setting up the camera to take it 'that way'. Depending on what it is depends which settings to use - and every shot is different.
Enjoy the journey
Photography is about seeing the picture as you want it, then setting up the camera to take it 'that way'. Depending on what it is depends which settings to use - and every shot is different.
Enjoy the journey
May 9, 2015 14:06:32 #
Leitz
Loc: Solms
maverickk41 wrote:
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
No, it makes no difference what mode others shoot in.
May 9, 2015 14:12:09 #
maverickk41 wrote:
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
Mostly manual here.
May 9, 2015 15:26:01 #
maverickk41 wrote:
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
A use manual. My subjects are static and I am comfortable using manual. In a situation where the subjects are moving and changing or you consistently want a particular depth of field av or sv are useful. As a beginner, you may want to use manual for a while and experiment and learn the relationship between shutter speed, aperture, ISO, and how the setting effect your results. Then you will be better able to understand what the other modes can do for you, and choose the method that works best for you.
Mike
May 9, 2015 16:36:47 #
maverickk41 wrote:
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
It depends on what I want to achieve.
I mostly shoot in Aperture Priority because I like to control Depth of Field. If I'm trying to show motion or freeze motion I'll use Shutter Priority. I when I'm shooting birds I will use Manual with Auto ISO so I can shoot with a fast Shutter Speed and a mid to small Aperture.
I never shoot in Auto or Scene modes and almost never shoot in Program.
May 9, 2015 20:38:25 #
maverickk41 wrote:
Being new in photography I am wondering what modes most of you shoot in............program...manual...aperature priority.......shutter priority? Or does it make a difference as to what kind of shot you are taking?
Normally aperture priority. But you should experiment and find your own groove.
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