Do you shoot in Auto?
May 28, 2017 10:49:49 #
If you shoot in Auto:
Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose? Would you have consciously choose those settings?
Do you switch to the "Sports" "Landscape" or "Portrait" settings when appropriate? Why or why not?
If you want to change your DoF, how do you do it in auto? Do you ever check your DoF while shooting?
Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose? Would you have consciously choose those settings?
Do you switch to the "Sports" "Landscape" or "Portrait" settings when appropriate? Why or why not?
If you want to change your DoF, how do you do it in auto? Do you ever check your DoF while shooting?
May 28, 2017 10:52:46 #
May 28, 2017 10:53:47 #
I use aperature the most. With a good light meter, manual. Rarely do I set the speed but never auto
May 28, 2017 10:54:30 #
RickL wrote:
I use aperature the most. With a good light meter, manual. Rarely do I set the speed but never auto
Ditto
May 28, 2017 10:59:55 #
When I first purchased my camera I shot in all of the methods, mainly to test them out. Since my 'auto' never can be used in Raw, I don't use it. I will use Program mode, but mainly I use Aperture.
May 28, 2017 11:01:28 #
"Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose?"
I shoot Aperature priority with bracketing 90%. Also "cloudy" balance. Post process everything for richer color and clarity. 90% tripod.
As to what is built into a camera... Camera companies are there for profit. More whistles and bells. Quick and simple for the average photographer but all the options for pros.
Experiment with the options. Find what works for you. I suggest picking a setting(s) and use it exclusively for a few days before trying something else.
Among other things, I don't review pics until end of the day. Missed to many good moments while looking at what I just did.
Jeff
ABS... Always Be Shooting.
I shoot Aperature priority with bracketing 90%. Also "cloudy" balance. Post process everything for richer color and clarity. 90% tripod.
As to what is built into a camera... Camera companies are there for profit. More whistles and bells. Quick and simple for the average photographer but all the options for pros.
Experiment with the options. Find what works for you. I suggest picking a setting(s) and use it exclusively for a few days before trying something else.
Among other things, I don't review pics until end of the day. Missed to many good moments while looking at what I just did.
Jeff
ABS... Always Be Shooting.
May 28, 2017 11:15:04 #
At the end of a shoot I've been trying to get into the habit of dialing in Auto. The idea is to have it available in the event of encountering something that I may only have a couple of seconds to record. That's the only circumstance in which I'd use Auto, but I've been in those situations a number of times and missed shots because I was trying to fumble with settings.
May 28, 2017 11:22:30 #
Think of it this way, your camera is our government, if you want to give it full control over what or how you shoot go full auto. If you want more say over how you use your camera learn to use AV- Apeture Priority.
Using Apeture Priority you set your apeture to control DOF. ISO, white balance, focus mode and metering mode the camera sets shutter speed. if your photo is over or under exposed use exposure comppensation, by doing so this will not change your apeture setting.
TV or shutter priority is another way that you can set most of your camera functions, you set your shutter speed your camera sets your apeture.
Using Apeture Priority you set your apeture to control DOF. ISO, white balance, focus mode and metering mode the camera sets shutter speed. if your photo is over or under exposed use exposure comppensation, by doing so this will not change your apeture setting.
TV or shutter priority is another way that you can set most of your camera functions, you set your shutter speed your camera sets your apeture.
May 28, 2017 11:32:21 #
I've never used Auto.
Mostly shoot manual and if not in manual, Aperture priority.
Mostly shoot manual and if not in manual, Aperture priority.
May 28, 2017 12:47:51 #
May 28, 2017 12:51:06 #
I the camera's meter in Aperture priority, then transfer them to manual mode.
May 28, 2017 20:42:46 #
I also use aperture priority most of the time like many of UHH members here. I do that not only to control DOF but also to get the lens into the range of apertures where it's the sharpest. Most lenses benefit from stopping down the aperture some from its maximum. Auto mode can do whatever it wants with all of the settings.
This is the image resolution chart for my Tamron 45mm f/1.8 lens as tested by LensTip.com. It's not very sharp at f/1.8 so I usually stop down to at least f/3.2.
This is the image resolution chart for my Tamron 45mm f/1.8 lens as tested by LensTip.com. It's not very sharp at f/1.8 so I usually stop down to at least f/3.2.
May 29, 2017 06:10:58 #
f/3.2? I've never seen that value and your chart doesn't have a spot for it.
To the original question: Yes, I do--most of the time. There are occasions when I take the time to alter the settings--flower shots, etc. The camera is set to auto-no flash for most shots.
To the original question: Yes, I do--most of the time. There are occasions when I take the time to alter the settings--flower shots, etc. The camera is set to auto-no flash for most shots.
May 29, 2017 06:23:01 #
SS319 wrote:
If you shoot in Auto:
No! And I don't text or take phone calls, either!
Yes, occasionally I do. When a shot isn't critical, there are no unusual conditions, and I just want to record an image. If I'm looking for a certain effect, I might use a fast or slow shutter or a large or small aperture. I've never used one of those Modes, though - Sports, Portrait, etc.
Joel Sartore (Nat Geo) said that he leaves his cameras on Auto at home so he can get a quick shot if something interesting catches his eye.
May 29, 2017 06:30:45 #
Resqu2
Loc: SW Va
I like using BBF on my 6D and it doesn't work on auto so I'm usually in P. When I'm taking photos of my little dogs running around I will flip over to TV and set my shutter speed to 500 and if I'm doing landscape I may flip over to AV and do some shots up to f/22. I stay away from full manual for now.
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