Shooting modes...
Jan 27, 2013 00:31:25 #
Can someone direct me if there is already a topic on this but I have a Nikon D90 and my manual doesn't explain what I'm looking for. I notice my lens comes with an AF/Manual on and off button and so does the body in the front. It's actually a switch. My question is when I'm shooting Aperature and Shutter priority does it matter if I keep it on manual mode?
Jan 27, 2013 00:33:33 #
Jan 27, 2013 14:19:03 #
Jan 27, 2013 14:30:25 #
Pepper
Loc: Planet Earth Country USA
Maybe I'm not understanding your question but if your camera body is set on "M" and you set your lens on "M" or "Off" you'll have to manually focus. the "A" and "S" as GoofyNewfie said have nothing to do with focus.
Jan 27, 2013 17:58:29 #
Pepper wrote:
Maybe I'm not understanding your question but if your camera body is set on "M" and you set your lens on "M" or "Off" you'll have to manually focus. the "A" and "S" as GoofyNewfie said have nothing to do with focus.
I think I got it. I noticed too that even when I'm at manual mode, I thought I had no choice but to control the lens and the camera body.
Jan 27, 2013 19:09:56 #
Manual mode on the Dial gives you aperture and shutter control/You can still have auto focus features when in the Camera Manual Mode if the AF switch is turned on your camera body and lens. Turn the AF switch to M and then it's all manual, camera and lens.
rsguiting_usmc wrote:
I think I got it. I noticed too that even when I'm at manual mode, I thought I had no choice but to control the lens and the camera body.
Pepper wrote:
Maybe I'm not understanding your question but if your camera body is set on "M" and you set your lens on "M" or "Off" you'll have to manually focus. the "A" and "S" as GoofyNewfie said have nothing to do with focus.
I think I got it. I noticed too that even when I'm at manual mode, I thought I had no choice but to control the lens and the camera body.
Jan 28, 2013 05:59:18 #
Thanks fstop. I tested it out a few times to see the difference. I'm more in control of the camera when all functions are on manual.
Jan 28, 2013 10:35:55 #
The switches you are referring to only apply to Auto focus or manual focus of the lens. Nothing to do with shutter speed or aperture settings. Don't confuse those features.
Good shooting
Good shooting
Jan 28, 2013 10:57:28 #
portcragin wrote:
The switches you are referring to only apply to Auto focus or manual focus of the lens. Nothing to do with shutter speed or aperture settings. Don't confuse those features.
Good shooting
Good shooting
Correct. People here often confuse the "M" mode on the dial with manual focus. They are indeed separate but unfortunately share the same name.
So the other side of this is that the M mode on the dial gives you full control over the aperture and shutter speed...but has nothing to do with autofocus.
Jan 28, 2013 11:19:24 #
Thanks for all that information, guys, that helped me a lot. I often wondered about that as well and now I know.
One thing I would like to know...where can I obtain a good manuel or instruction book to operate a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20. I love this camera, but need more tips to operate it. Thanks
One thing I would like to know...where can I obtain a good manuel or instruction book to operate a Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ20. I love this camera, but need more tips to operate it. Thanks
Jan 28, 2013 11:26:11 #
Jan 28, 2013 11:41:03 #
Jan 28, 2013 12:18:18 #
portcragin wrote:
The switches you are referring to only apply to Auto focus or manual focus of the lens. Nothing to do with shutter speed or aperture settings. Don't confuse those features.
Good shooting
Good shooting
Ok. Thanks.
Jan 28, 2013 12:20:08 #
fstop22 wrote:
Manual mode on the Dial gives you aperture and shu... (show quote)
What about the body? Should that also be on manual?
Jan 28, 2013 12:21:59 #
fstop22 wrote:
Manual mode on the Dial gives you aperture and shu... (show quote)
What about the body? Should that also be on manual?
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