Manual vs Aperture Priority (Page 5): Then you should understand Fully, it depends on the type of lighting conditions combined with your view of the image you want to capture which...

martinfisherphoto Loc: Lake Placid Florida

Then you should understand Fully, it depends on the type of lighting conditions combined with your view of the image you want to capture which dictates the shooting mode to be used. No one here can place themselves behind your camera under all types of conditions and know what your thinking at the moment. If you want to capture the photo in the absolute fastest method simply place camera on Auto......If you want to Capture an Image, place the camera in the appropriate mode for that specific photograph. Just getting an image in Focus and them PP yourself out of an over or under exposed capture does not result in Pleasing photographs, nor does it show a Full meaning of the exposure triangle. I'll be quiet now......

A. T. wrote:

If you're writing to me, I fully understand the exposure triangle. I've spent countless hours studying, watching videos, reading books by authors recommended on this forum and many, many practice photos. It's not a matter of understanding, it's an ease and speed matter. I have learned and am extremely comfortable with shooting in manual mode; however, it takes time to make adjustments when lighting is constantly changing and I don't want to jeopardize loosing shots.

A. T.

martinfisherphoto wrote:

Then you should understand Fully, it depends on th... (show quote)

Thanks for your opinion.

camerapapi Loc: Miami, Fl.

When you use the manual mode you are in full control. If your subject is going to be stationary and there is time to plan the manual mode is ideal.
Aperture priority is very useful as an AUTO mode and it gives you control over the depth of field. It is very convenient although make a habit to look at the shutter speed the camera is setting because if there is movement in your subject you want to make sure the shutter speed will cope with it, unless you want a blurred image.

stuparr935 Loc: Dallas, Texas area

I don’t understand why so many folks would use aperture priority mode unless the depth of field is the issue like in close-up shooting. The number one “killer” of otherwise good shots is camera blur! When shutter-Priority can help photos taken. I use manual with iso on auto most of the time, but just saying.... why aperture-Priority 90% of the time??

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

stuparr935 wrote:

I don’t understand why so many folks would use aperture priority mode unless the depth of field is the issue like in close-up shooting. The number one “killer” of otherwise good shots is camera blur! When shutter-Priority can help photos taken. I use manual with iso on auto most of the time, but just saying.... why aperture-Priority 90% of the time??

I was so curious about the backwards-to-me practice of "if I change aperture, my shutter speed will increase" that I created a main forum topic in November to get more details. People who achieve success doing things "their way" have no need - or incentive - to try someone else's. These discussions help those still undecided or struggling to increase their keeper rate.

photoman022 Loc: Manchester CT USA

I shoot in manual mode the vast majority of the time but I will use aperture priority when depth of field is important; I will use shutter priority when shutter speed is important; I will even use P (for Professional) once in a while when getting the shot is the priority (as when I'm walking in the woods and want to be prepared for random wildlife to pass by).

RichardTaylor Loc: Sydney, Australia

A. T. wrote:

Okay, so if I get what you're saying, when you're in aperture priority you set your ISO to auto correct? When I leave manual for any reason, I set ISO to auto which has parameters that I pre-set to minimize upper limit noise. Am I on the right track?

Yes

sidpearce

It was always manual with my old film Nikons, but now left on Auto for the fast quick shot if needed, then onto Aperture priority or Manual if the light is tricky

GENorkus Loc: Washington Twp, Michigan

A. T. wrote:

I'm posting this question to get you guys/gals opi... (show quote)

I'm a freelance photographer. What that means is I change to to fit the condition. Settings depend on what it takes to get the shot. Nothing is a standard and everything is a norm.

I can't begin to say how many times I've been places and find others giving up or screwing up.

I've said it before and repeat it now, push the envelope, push your ability, and push your equipment. The shot is there you just need to find a way to get it!

Ways to push, it could be to go to a known location that stinks photo wise and try a bunch of things untill you get something you can work with.

Look for difficult conditions and practice. Maybe youll find out a totally different way to do something.

No, i'm not perfect, no one is.

When you have time I fully recommend pushing yourself. Don't be someone who just complains about how the "camera" won't do it. Especially when it's because you just don't want to admit it's your fault.

To answer the initial question, there is no perfect settings that covers everything, not unless you only do one style of photography.

khorinek

I've always felt that shutter speed = sharp photos. The faster the shutter speed the more likely your photos will be sharp and in focus. Of course there are a lot of other things that come into play in regards to sharp photos, but if your shutter speed matched your subject matter you have a better chance of getting sharp images. With that being said, I shoot shutter priority (Tv). IF I cant get the exposure correct with Tv, I switch to manual mode and set my Ap and Iso as well. Also, I shoot shutter peed because I am a firm believer in matching the focus length on my lenses with shutter speed. In other words, if you are using a lens with a max. zoom of "200" as in 70-200, your shutter speed should be at least 200/sec. There is a lot of information on the web on this and worth reading.

StanMac Loc: Tennessee

For the probably 90% of my photos shutter speed is not a significant consideration. I am more interested in DOF and in controlling noise/grain.

Stan

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

stuparr935 wrote:

I don’t understand why so many folks would use aperture priority mode unless the depth of field is the issue like in close-up shooting. The number one “killer” of otherwise good shots is camera blur! When shutter-Priority can help photos taken. I use manual with iso on auto most of the time, but just saying.... why aperture-Priority 90% of the time??

Because controlling the aperture first allows for the best and most acceptable shutter speed without needlessly raising the ISO.

par4fore Loc: Bay Shore N.Y.

StanMac wrote:

For the probably 90% of my photos shutter speed is not a significant consideration. I am more interested in DOF and in controlling noise/grain.

Stan

A. T.

camerapapi wrote:

When you use the manual mode you are in full control. If your subject is going to be stationary and there is time to plan the manual mode is ideal.
Aperture priority is very useful as an AUTO mode and it gives you control over the depth of field. It is very convenient although make a habit to look at the shutter speed the camera is setting because if there is movement in your subject you want to make sure the shutter speed will cope with it, unless you want a blurred image.

Got it, thanks a bunch.

Happy New Year!!

Mike Holmes Loc: The Villages Fl

I us aperture except when I am shooting telephoto then I use manual, setting aperture and shutter speed and using auto ISO.