Why does many shooters use Aperture priority?
Nov 2, 2017 01:00:27 #
If you look through the viewfinder I'm quite certain that your camera has a light meter,
doesn't it??? That is unless your camera was produced 40+ years ago.
doesn't it??? That is unless your camera was produced 40+ years ago.
stuparr935 wrote:
Will, maybe semi-manual. I manually control the Aperture and shutter speed. You are the only one to catch my stretch of the Manual Mode.... In a true manual mode you need the same light as you shoot, but the photography I do you would need to use a light-meter before most shots!! If you know a way to not have to use a light-meter please comment back... Stu...
Nov 2, 2017 02:29:20 #
papa wrote:
If you look through the viewfinder I'm quite certain that your camera has a light meter,
doesn't it??? That is unless your camera was produced 40+ years ago.
doesn't it??? That is unless your camera was produced 40+ years ago.
My camera doesn't have a light meter that I can see in the viewfinder. It just shows me the settings that are in operation. If I am shooting in manual it will show me if I am under or over exposed (I don't use auto ISO when in manual).
Nov 2, 2017 03:48:37 #
How do you set a minimum shutter speed of 1/60? Is that possible on my Nikon D3400? I find myself almost always using manual mode and adjusting any of the three elements as needed in the specific circumstance. The ability to adjust the ISO is the main advantage over film, of course seeing the result and then altering my settings to effect is amazing.
Nov 2, 2017 12:24:57 #
rehess wrote:
Why would Nikon film & manual focus users be different from Canon film & manual focus users or Pentax film & manual focus user???
Because Nikon went with aperture priority for their cameras and Canon went shutter priority. later both went with both.
It was just a thought if that was an influence. Nothing wrong or right.
Just wondering.
As I said before I use what ever I decide works best for the situation at hand.
Nov 2, 2017 13:02:58 #
toxdoc42 wrote:
How do you set a minimum shutter speed of 1/60? Is that possible on my Nikon D3400? I find myself almost always using manual mode and adjusting any of the three elements as needed in the specific circumstance. The ability to adjust the ISO is the main advantage over film, of course seeing the result and then altering my settings to effect is amazing.
If you set ISO to auto there will be a setting for maximum value and a setting for longest shutter speed. Somewhere in your manual it explains this if you can't find it by navigating your menu system.
Nov 3, 2017 01:02:15 #
CHG_CANON wrote:
If you shoot Aperture Priority with Exposure Compe... (show quote)
I would be wiling to bet that, other than sports and wildlife photographers, 90% of members use aperture priority more often.
Nov 3, 2017 03:10:54 #
Choice of aperture setting is one of the first decisions to be made because that will determine how much or how little of the scene will be in focus. (Depth of field) So either M or Aperture priority mode is fine because either will allow you to first pick an appropriate aperture. And that is why those are the most commonly used modes. Considerations for using Aperture Priority mode are that is your subject is moving through changing light, then it is nice to be an an automatic mode like that. You do have to remember to use Exposure Compensation to brighten or darken your image if in an auto mode though. If locked down on a tripod then M is often easier because it locks in your exposure until you want to change it.
The exception is if you are going to be shooting something like race cars then you might consider picking a fast shutter speed first and using S mode if you need an automatic mode, or even using Auto ISO to maintain the needed shutter speed.
The exception is if you are going to be shooting something like race cars then you might consider picking a fast shutter speed first and using S mode if you need an automatic mode, or even using Auto ISO to maintain the needed shutter speed.
Nov 4, 2017 03:52:38 #
Thanks, I found it, tried it, didn't really like it. The auto modes seem to favor over exposure rather than any underexposure, which seems odd to me. If the shot is underexposed, it seems easier to correct on post processing than if over exposed. It is useful to try something automatic to get an idea of where to start then use manual to get the best exposure through trial an error, the great advantage of digital over film, my opinion anyway.
Nov 4, 2017 08:09:11 #
toxdoc42 wrote:
Thanks, I found it, tried it, didn't really like it. The auto modes seem to favor over exposure rather than any underexposure, which seems odd to me. If the shot is underexposed, it seems easier to correct on post processing than if over exposed. It is useful to try something automatic to get an idea of where to start then use manual to get the best exposure through trial an error, the great advantage of digital over film, my opinion anyway.
Unless you blow highlights, I've always found over-exposure easier to fix. In the days of film, I always heard that you should over-expose slides and under-expose negatives ... that is, you should go to the less dense media. I always found my film cameras to be biased towards under-exposure; I thought they were like that because more people shot negative film.
Nov 4, 2017 08:19:48 #
toxdoc42 wrote:
Thanks, I found it, tried it, didn't really like it. The auto modes seem to favor over exposure rather than any underexposure, which seems odd to me. If the shot is underexposed, it seems easier to correct on post processing than if over exposed. It is useful to try something automatic to get an idea of where to start then use manual to get the best exposure through trial an error, the great advantage of digital over film, my opinion anyway.
You can bias auto modes to "under expose" if you would like to use them. Once set they keep that bias or you can cancel it or over ride it. Pretty nice at times.
Nov 4, 2017 15:16:18 #
rehess wrote:
Unless you blow highlights, I've always found over-exposure easier to fix. In the days of film, I always heard that you should over-expose slides and under-expose negatives ... that is, you should go to the less dense media. I always found my film cameras to be biased towards under-exposure; I thought they were like that because more people shot negative film.
Oops, I think you may have got that reversed. In the film days, slide film was underexposed to avoid blown out highlights, and negative film was overexposed because it could handle it.
Nov 4, 2017 17:08:54 #
jackm1943 wrote:
Oops, I think you may have got that reversed. In the film days, slide film was underexposed to avoid blown out highlights, and negative film was overexposed because it could handle it.
That is correct.
Nov 6, 2017 20:28:16 #
toxdoc42 wrote:
How do you set a minimum shutter speed of 1/60? Is that possible on my Nikon D3400? I find myself almost always using manual mode and adjusting any of the three elements as needed in the specific circumstance. The ability to adjust the ISO is the main advantage over film, of course seeing the result and then altering my settings to effect is amazing.
Referring frequently to the manual for the camera is the correct procedure to learn your camera's function, PERIOD! Stay with that, as asking questions here on UHH will bring on confusion, due to all the erroneous answers from ones who don't know, but pretend that they do.
Nov 8, 2017 16:57:38 #
I like manual with auto ISO. Don't use it every time, but it is good and it works.
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