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Mar 23, 2017 13:15:14   #
Jim Bianco
 
I have a Nikon D5200 and I use all manual mode.I use all vintage lenses one nikon 50mm lens from the 80's the rest other brands with adapters,I can not afford those expensive nikon lenses.What I am trying to say is that when I take a pic and it looks great, I say to myself I took that pic ,setting the Ap,shutter sp,and ISO. It just makes me feel good that I am learning photography the right way,like in the old days.Thats just me.What do you guys think.Thanks Jim Bianco

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Mar 23, 2017 13:27:11   #
Azboy
 
I like it! I do the same sometimes.

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Mar 23, 2017 13:51:34   #
Brasspounder001 Loc: Erewhon
 
Good for you! Those "old" lenses are pretty good, and some of them are fantastic. Once you learn the basics of exposure you realise it's actually pretty simple and straightforward. Good luck and enjoy photography. I look forward to seeing some of your images.

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Mar 23, 2017 13:57:08   #
Jim Bianco
 
Thanks

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Mar 23, 2017 13:59:08   #
bthomas42 Loc: North Ridgeville Ohio
 
I do the same using some old Canon lenses on my D5200 I also still use my old METRASTAR exposure meter setting the ISO I've set in the camera and then setting the shutter and aperture from the exposure meter options

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Mar 23, 2017 14:03:02   #
Jim Bianco
 
That's great,I am glad that I am not the only one. Jim

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Mar 23, 2017 14:17:22   #
IBM
 
Jim Bianco wrote:
I have a Nikon D5200 and I use all manual mode.I use all vintage lenses one nikon 50mm lens from the 80's the rest other brands with adapters,I can not afford those expensive nikon lenses.What I am trying to say is that when I take a pic and it looks great, I say to myself I took that pic ,setting the Ap,shutter sp,and ISO. It just makes me feel good that I am learning photography the right way,like in the old days.Thats just me.What do you guys think.Thanks Jim Bianco


It's pretty simple ,been shooting since 1960 with a Brownie, got SLR in 1965 .went through all that, but now I set fstops and let camera pick
Speed , white ballance, iso , and I adjust as I go along , but I always set fstops manual , more less what ever it takes if I'm shooting BIF.
Then I'm setting shutter speeds of 1-1700 sec or faster , and if it's not a bright day I'm wide open on stops , but if it's sitting still then it's
Easer to to get it right

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Mar 23, 2017 14:17:43   #
cabunit Loc: SE Connecticut
 
I have a friend who refused to learn the basics and still came out with some great shots. But I'm with you; you can go only so far on auto, and when you get into those marginal light situations, it's essential to know what you're doing.

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Mar 23, 2017 15:48:01   #
PixelStan77 Loc: Vermont/Chicago
 
Jim Bianco wrote:
I have a Nikon D5200 and I use all manual mode.I use all vintage lenses one nikon 50mm lens from the 80's the rest other brands with adapters,I can not afford those expensive nikon lenses.What I am trying to say is that when I take a pic and it looks great, I say to myself I took that pic ,setting the Ap,shutter sp,and ISO. It just makes me feel good that I am learning photography the right way,like in the old days.Thats just me.What do you guys think.Thanks Jim Bianco


Jim, I am with you 100 percent. Miss the good old days without sensors.

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Mar 23, 2017 15:50:53   #
BebuLamar
 
Jim Bianco wrote:
I have a Nikon D5200 and I use all manual mode.I use all vintage lenses one nikon 50mm lens from the 80's the rest other brands with adapters,I can not afford those expensive nikon lenses.What I am trying to say is that when I take a pic and it looks great, I say to myself I took that pic ,setting the Ap,shutter sp,and ISO. It just makes me feel good that I am learning photography the right way,like in the old days.Thats just me.What do you guys think.Thanks Jim Bianco


It's good for you! And once you have mastered the full manual you can save up money to buy newer lenses and use fully automatic. You can use the any kind of auto modes freely without worrying about getting stuck in auto.

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Mar 23, 2017 15:52:18   #
BebuLamar
 
cabunit wrote:
I have a friend who refused to learn the basics and still came out with some great shots. But I'm with you; you can go only so far on auto, and when you get into those marginal light situations, it's essential to know what you're doing.


You actually don't have to know how to operate a camera to be good photographer. You can hire an assistant to shoot the pictures you want.

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Mar 23, 2017 16:24:14   #
cabunit Loc: SE Connecticut
 
BebuLamar wrote:
You actually don't have to know how to operate a camera to be good photographer. You can hire an assistant to shoot the pictures you want.


Well, OK, point taken. Having the vision can be more important than executing the actual work. (Think architecture, or maybe landscaping.) And some days I think I'm better with the execution than I'll ever be with the vision. Still, with photography, most of us can't afford both the gear AND the assistant, and besides, it just feels better doing it yourself. Cheers!

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Mar 23, 2017 18:37:32   #
bdk Loc: Sanibel Fl.
 
On my 5200 I have a nifty fifty and its a full manual lens. Ithink it makes you think and learn more.I just cant push buttons andhope for the best
I actually hadto think and decide on the settings, then take thepic. Yes it made me a better photographer

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Mar 23, 2017 19:09:01   #
WayneT Loc: Paris, TN
 
I would love to get back my old Nikon 50mm f1.2, it was stolen. Best lens I ever had.

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Mar 23, 2017 20:27:19   #
JohnSwanda Loc: San Francisco
 
Jim Bianco wrote:
I have a Nikon D5200 and I use all manual mode.I use all vintage lenses one nikon 50mm lens from the 80's the rest other brands with adapters,I can not afford those expensive nikon lenses.What I am trying to say is that when I take a pic and it looks great, I say to myself I took that pic ,setting the Ap,shutter sp,and ISO. It just makes me feel good that I am learning photography the right way,like in the old days.Thats just me.What do you guys think.Thanks Jim Bianco


I get more photos in focus now with autofocus than I ever did with manual focus, especially with moving subjects. I use manual exposure when I have plenty of time to take meter readings and decide on the best exposure. But when lighting conditions are changing rapidly, or I am moving through different lighting situations I usually use aperture or shutter priority. I did learn when there wasn't any auto exposure, but I'm glad to have auto exposure when it is the better choice.

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