Aperture Priority even in Manual Mode
Dec 23, 2017 08:17:27 #
Aperture setting in my mind has to be first choice, some examples;
Bird in sky, so-so light. Wide open= Higher shutter speed/ lower ISO
Bird in sky- good light. Wide open= Higher shutter speed/ lower ISO
Bird on branch- so-so light. Wide open= Higher shutter speed/ lower ISO
Bird on branch-camera on tripod, good light. f//5.6-f/8= Tail in focus also.
Landscape scenes no foreground 1-2 stops over wide open (sweet spot of given lens)
Landscape scenes with foreground f/8-f/16
Landscape scenes out of a moving tour bus window. Wide open - f/5.6= Higher shutter speed/ lower ISO
Family shots at thanksgiving f/5.6-f/8 DOF is important here.
ISO is always second choice, setting this as low as I can to control the shutter speed needed.
Bird in sky, so-so light. Wide open= Higher shutter speed/ lower ISO
Bird in sky- good light. Wide open= Higher shutter speed/ lower ISO
Bird on branch- so-so light. Wide open= Higher shutter speed/ lower ISO
Bird on branch-camera on tripod, good light. f//5.6-f/8= Tail in focus also.
Landscape scenes no foreground 1-2 stops over wide open (sweet spot of given lens)
Landscape scenes with foreground f/8-f/16
Landscape scenes out of a moving tour bus window. Wide open - f/5.6= Higher shutter speed/ lower ISO
Family shots at thanksgiving f/5.6-f/8 DOF is important here.
ISO is always second choice, setting this as low as I can to control the shutter speed needed.
Dec 23, 2017 08:41:36 #
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Dec 23, 2017 08:53:46 #
par4fore wrote:
Aperture setting in my mind has to be first choice... (show quote)
And if you're trying to capture a 70 mph passenger train??
Dec 23, 2017 08:56:20 #
rehess wrote:
And if you're trying to capture a 70 mph passenger train??
Pace it Dec 23, 2017 08:57:18 #
rehess wrote:
And if you're trying to capture a 70 mph passenger train??
You tell me, thanks.
Dec 23, 2017 08:58:22 #
Manual Mode means Fixed Aperture, Fixed Shutter Speed, Fixed ISO - all fixed Unless you choose to change on the fly. Like we all had to do before the advent of Auto.........
Dec 23, 2017 09:01:49 #
Your title is a bit confusing. Is the post about your aperture 'preferences' or settings in Manual Mode? 'Aperture Priority' and 'Manual Mode' is a 'one or the other' in my book.
If the title was intended as a hook - it worked.
If the title was intended as a hook - it worked.
Dec 23, 2017 09:06:28 #
par4fore wrote:
You tell me, thanks.
Regardless of what mode you're in, when movement is involved shutter speed is priority, not aperture. My first SLR was a Pentax ME SE which by today's standards had two modes, "M" and "Av". I would put the camera in "Av" mode, but for moving subjects I picked the aperture by the shutter speed that resulted, because DOF means nothing if it is accompanied by motion blur.
Dec 23, 2017 09:07:03 #
Good info, not such an inviting presentation.
Only one example mentions tripod?
Add some example photos to add interest.
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Only one example mentions tripod?
Add some example photos to add interest.
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Dec 23, 2017 09:47:56 #
rehess wrote:
And if you're trying to capture a 70 mph passenger train??
Set your aperture at the largest opening and you will get your fastest shutter speed at any ISO setting. - dave
Dec 23, 2017 11:10:27 #
rehess wrote:
Regardless of what mode you're in, when movement is involved shutter speed is priority, not aperture. My first SLR was a Pentax ME SE which by today's standards had two modes, "M" and "Av". I would put the camera in "Av" mode, but for moving subjects I picked the aperture by the shutter speed that resulted, because DOF means nothing if it is accompanied by motion blur.
If movement is present then aperture wide open first to maximize shutter speed which can be controlled through ISO unlike film days. If there is additional DOF required the aperture still first and additional ISO for speed needed.
Dec 23, 2017 11:37:13 #
rehess wrote:
Regardless of what mode you're in, when movement is involved shutter speed is priority, not aperture. My first SLR was a Pentax ME SE which by today's standards had two modes, "M" and "Av". I would put the camera in "Av" mode, but for moving subjects I picked the aperture by the shutter speed that resulted, because DOF means nothing if it is accompanied by motion blur.
I know you like to photograph trains and you only shoot jpgs but, if you have a program for processing your Pentax raw files this could ‘save the day’ on those fast trains. (or autos)
Set your camera to save raw plus jpg, make your settings using 100 ISO and then use a shutter speed that you learned from past experience will be right for the subject, then close your lens down 4 stops. Experiment with this in your raw processor, you’ll be amazed at the latitude of your camera. Unfortunately jpgs won’t demonstrate this latitude and you will have to play with RAW files.
Another positive aspect of digital latitude, let's say for your chosen speed wide open isn't enough by several stops, before raising the ISO (aka 'noise') take the shot anyway and raise the exposure in raw.
Dec 23, 2017 12:17:19 #
DaveO wrote:
The Lone Ranger shot six bad guys with one bullet...
And Tonto escaped without bruises after he went on some fool errand for the masked man.
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