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Jun 16, 2012 09:45:50   #
Coker Loc: Havana, IL
 
Almost NONE of these were taken on (M) manual. (M) is good for Lightening, special depth of field shots when you know what you want. they call it the Creative mode. But I NEVER shoot a wedding on (M), there is not enough time to set every shot just right.. Here are a few of my faves.. I have learn to use what you want. Knowing how to control your camera with light and desired effects if what makes you good, better and BEST. Smile http://www.cokerphotos.com/Some-of-My-Favorites/Some-of-My-Favorite-Photos/1661711_bkPpJn#!i=81362582&k=DvuVD



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Jun 16, 2012 09:54:27   #
twowindsbear
 
photo guy wrote:
I shoot in Manual when I know I have time to get the shot or if I want the shot to look better than SRAuto (when I'm on fire scenes mostly I do SRAuto but I will do a lot of manual). It depends on how you want the photo to look.


Could you define 'SRAuto' please?

Thanks

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Jun 16, 2012 09:55:15   #
richnash46 Loc: Texas
 
gessman wrote:
I've seen repeated statements that it is better to shoot in manual mode and I have also noticed a couple of efforts to instruct users how to do it. I would like to hear some different opinions why a person should shoot manually, bearing in mind that if you are going to use the on-board camera meter for your reading and set the aperture and shutter speed by that reading, you would most likely be setting the same settings the camera would set. With that in mind, why is it better for you to set your camera than to let the camera do it for you, recognizing that the camera can and will normally do it a lot faster than you can, especially in the beginning?

My experience goes back beyond when cameras first had built-in meters so I am not asking how to shoot in manual mode, just asking why it should be done.
I've seen repeated statements that it is better to... (show quote)


Believe it or not, there are folks out there who even though they understand all of the "in's and out's" of photography such as DOF, Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, White Balance, IS, etc., etc., etc. that actually WANT a camera that is sophisticated enough to put all that together almost instantaneously and then produce a high quality photo MOST of the time when the shutter is released so the operator doesn't have to worry about much other than composition of the shot ERGO the AUTO setting! Not everyone wants to drive a Stickshift high performance automobile, they prefer to drive a high performance automobile with an AUTOMATIC transmission? I think it's mostly a matter of personal preference and what folks feel comfortable with?

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Jun 16, 2012 10:01:50   #
Coker Loc: Havana, IL
 
You hit it right on the HEAD! A very parctical observation.

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Jun 16, 2012 10:05:43   #
Allegro23 Loc: Illinois Chicagoland Burbs
 
I think the answer is simply the photographer is confident that he can get a better picture or shot by setting the camera up himself. And there is no doubt that is a true statement. I don't believe the best, most expensive camera you can buy has the ability to set itself up perfect in every situation to fulfill the photographer's goals .

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Jun 16, 2012 10:07:19   #
Bill gomberg
 
H.C. Bresson shot in manual only .however ,ne didn't have a choice amd his negs were difficult to print .

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Jun 16, 2012 10:08:30   #
Allegro23 Loc: Illinois Chicagoland Burbs
 
Hey good point and very nice shot, I like it.

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Jun 16, 2012 10:11:07   #
CAM1017 Loc: Chiloquin, Oregon
 
gessman wrote:
I've seen repeated statements that it is better to shoot in manual mode and I have also noticed a couple of efforts to instruct users how to do it. I would like to hear some different opinions why a person should shoot manually, bearing in mind that if you are going to use the on-board camera meter for your reading and set the aperture and shutter speed by that reading, you would most likely be setting the same settings the camera would set. With that in mind, why is it better for you to set your camera than to let the camera do it for you, recognizing that the camera can and will normally do it a lot faster than you can, especially in the beginning?

My experience goes back beyond when cameras first had built-in meters so I am not asking how to shoot in manual mode, just asking why it should be done.
I've seen repeated statements that it is better to... (show quote)


I have never seen a clear cut reason to use Manual mode. It makes the decision setting process longer. I prefer to pre-select
the ISO and then decide if I want to control only the aperture or the shutter speed (Av or Tv) for the situation I am shooting. This is a simple straight forward system that works for me.

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Jun 16, 2012 10:13:45   #
Julian Loc: Sarasota, FL
 
Croce wrote:
A lot of shooters today use manual but it really isn't manual. They pick manual mode then proceed to select a shutter or aperture setting and use the opposite to null (center) the meter setting in the viewfinder. Those same people are probably, although not always, also using auto white balance. I have tried that method but find that although the results can be quite good, aperture priority is what I find most useful for my type of shooting. If I were a sports shooter I would probably use shutter priority. If I were a studio shooter I would always use manual because my lighting would be set up, controlled and constant.
A lot of shooters today use manual but it really i... (show quote)


You are generalizing! Anytime you elect to set the aperture and shutter speed manually, you are in "manual" mode. This is so, whether you decide to use the camera's internal light meter or an external hand-held device. It is perhaps more convenient to "null" the settings in the camera's viewfinder rather than transferring the hand-held redings to the camera... but you are still in "manual" mode.

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Jun 16, 2012 10:16:57   #
Croce Loc: Earth
 
Sorry Julian but that is NOT what is meant. Anyone can of course turn a dial. Read the first sentence in my post.

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Jun 16, 2012 10:21:03   #
connievloutely Loc: Quaker State (PA)
 
This is off subject....

Julian Is that a Jaguar XJS

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Jun 16, 2012 10:25:10   #
Croce Loc: Earth
 
No Julian is addicted to Ferraris. LOL

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Jun 16, 2012 10:27:26   #
gessman Loc: Colorado
 
connievloutely wrote:
This is off subject....

Julian Is that a Jaguar XJS


You're right - it is off subject. PM is good for private conversations.

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Jun 16, 2012 10:31:31   #
twowindsbear
 
Flash Falasca wrote:
I have a semi automatic rifle but I chamber the rounds manualy ,I'm not going let the weapon decide when it's time to load another round ! I have an automatic ice maker but I'm not letting the freezer decide when to have ice ready ,when i want a cold drink I just put a little water in my glass and put in it in the freezer until it change state ! come on if as someone said your taking Iso out of the mix and your in A priority and you want faster shutter the open your aperture or vice versa and what do you think the comp dial is for .
I have a semi automatic rifle but I chamber the ro... (show quote)


I am REALLY curious - Would you please explain how to override a semi-auto rifle and manually load a round, from the clip or magazine, after a shot? How do you 'turn off' the semi-auto function of, say, a M14?

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Jun 16, 2012 10:35:44   #
ALYN Loc: Lebanon, Indiana
 
I'd bet that all you fellows who shoot manual because you want more control still drive horse and buggy vehicles ! ;-)
ALYN

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