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Apr 22, 2019 10:27:59   #
foathog Loc: Greensboro, NC
 
Here in Greensboro, NC, that evening was absolutely PERFECT for the eclipse, crisp cool and clear as a bell. I dedided that I wanted to enjoy it so I didnt attempt to photograph it. So I got out my Minolta binoculars and watched it progress from beginning untll just about the end. It was awesome. The shadow went from the bottom to the top. When it was about half way up is when I thought it looked the best. The top of the moon looked like a perfect pearl peeking out of the shell.




bsprague wrote:
Straight from camera. As I wrote earlier, I had been trying to do what I thought to be a typical tripod long exposure sequence. After awhile I put the tripod away and thought it would be fun to try what full Auto "iA" would do hand held. The camera and lens have "dual image stabilization". The camera decided to stack and align multiple exposures into a single JPEG. Hence the "chattering" sound.

Just to repeat, this is a hand held, intelligent automatic, 800 mm equivalent field of view shot.

If you check the ISO, it was high. There was haze and light pollution that night. In the cloudy, rainy, Seattle area, it never is clear enough when there are celestial events. And, not to be disappointed, there were clouds passing by. I was on my way to bed, the cameras were in the closet and there was one of those "Holy S" moments. I could see the eclipse the media had been promising for a week! In hindsight, I should have been a lot less lazy. I could have prepared for a time lapse series.
Straight from camera. As I wrote earlier, I had b... (show quote)

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Apr 22, 2019 10:36:16   #
al13
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
P is made for Professionals, it's in the name ....



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Apr 22, 2019 10:40:19   #
Pinenuts Loc: Genoa, NV
 
Except under exceptionally bad shooting conditions I use aperture priority. I absolutely never use the manual mode, because if the image turns out bad there is nothing to blame except the photographer (Me!)

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Apr 22, 2019 10:59:32   #
turp77 Loc: Connecticut, Plainfield
 
CHG_CANON wrote:
P is made for Professionals, it's in the name ....



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Apr 22, 2019 11:00:46   #
CWGordon
 
I remember, many moons ago, being told about a top-exec at Kodak, winning many company photo contests. Not surprising, there must be many people at a company like that who are excellent photographers, with great equipment. What was amazing was that this guy was using an Instamatic!! Once again, it is the eye that is more important than any equipment. This guy could “see.” I also was amazed to see the high quality sharp posters my local photo shop guy in Easton, PA produced at 24x30 and larger. Not that he was a good photographer was what amazed me, but rather that he was using 7 and 10 megapixel cameras back when he shot them. That IS amazing! Whether one shoots in auto, aperture, shutter priority or whatever, gotta have vision or all the rest of it is irrelevant. Mood, composition, focus, subject matter are all more important than gear.
That said, I am an old dark-room film-loving guy, but don’t ask me to give up my 45 megapixel D850...

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Apr 22, 2019 11:04:14   #
wdross Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
 
Longshadow wrote:

I use Program mode most of the time also. I don't use Auto ISO, either.



My favorite go to mode also. Right now it is setup for aperture and exposure compensation. But it can be switched to shutter and exposure compensation. It will display both the aperture and shutter speed along with the compensation and ISO so one knows when they need to move to one of the other modes to do a better job of capturing the image. I am not opposed to Auto and will use it for either scenes where there is no importance to the capture or the scene is extremely complex and I want to see what the camera suggests as a starting point. I use Auto less than a half a dozen times a year.

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Apr 22, 2019 12:16:33   #
Grandpa Ron
 
I believe the folks who write off any mode, just feel better controlling the shot.

I find many of the modes useful and for general picture taking and the auto mode does a fine job.

However, I am no stranger to the manual mode, particularly when I screw on an off brand lens, or attempt a moon lit or sky glow shot.

If the camera will do what I want automatically, I am willing to let it drive. If not I take the wheel. The object is to do what needs to be gone to get the shot you want.

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Apr 22, 2019 12:48:25   #
nadelewitz Loc: Ithaca NY
 
Alsweet wrote:
I have several cameras which I use for different endeavours. For instance,I use Aperture priority and Auto ISO for birding on my DSLR. However, I also have a P1000 which I use as a catch-all camera. This often includes birds and wildlife. I could use aperture priority on this also, but find that exceeding 800 ISO produces too much grain. Consequently , shooting at a lower ISO means a slower shutter speed if I use Aperture priority. The lens on P1000 has a variable max aperture depending on focal length used- f2.8 at 28mm, f8 at 3000mm. Consequently, it is better to let the camera determine the usable aperture and it will usually select the best shutter speed / aperture combination. Also, in program mode, you can vary the aperture or shutter speed with one touch if you need to. So, please, don't write off "Program" mode. It certainly has its place.
I have several cameras which I use for different e... (show quote)


Despite many who say DON'T use Program Mode, it does a perfectly good job where you don't have a specific shutter speed or aperture requirement, and it's not giving a speed that's too slow to hand-hold.
So, go ahead and use it, if it gives you the results you want/need.

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Apr 22, 2019 13:39:37   #
Toment Loc: FL, IL
 
bsprague wrote:
Straight from camera. As I wrote earlier, I had been trying to do what I thought to be a typical tripod long exposure sequence. After awhile I put the tripod away and thought it would be fun to try what full Auto "iA" would do hand held. The camera and lens have "dual image stabilization". The camera decided to stack and align multiple exposures into a single JPEG. Hence the "chattering" sound.

Just to repeat, this is a hand held, intelligent automatic, 800 mm equivalent field of view shot.

If you check the ISO, it was high. There was haze and light pollution that night. In the cloudy, rainy, Seattle area, it never is clear enough when there are celestial events. And, not to be disappointed, there were clouds passing by. I was on my way to bed, the cameras were in the closet and there was one of those "Holy S" moments. I could see the eclipse the media had been promising for a week! In hindsight, I should have been a lot less lazy. I could have prepared for a time lapse series.
Straight from camera. As I wrote earlier, I had b... (show quote)


That IS a good shot!

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Apr 22, 2019 13:48:23   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
Alsweet wrote:
I have several cameras which I use for different endeavours. For instance,I use Aperture priority and Auto ISO for birding on my DSLR. However, I also have a P1000 which I use as a catch-all camera. This often includes birds and wildlife. I could use aperture priority on this also, but find that exceeding 800 ISO produces too much grain. Consequently , shooting at a lower ISO means a slower shutter speed if I use Aperture priority. The lens on P1000 has a variable max aperture depending on focal length used- f2.8 at 28mm, f8 at 3000mm. Consequently, it is better to let the camera determine the usable aperture and it will usually select the best shutter speed / aperture combination. Also, in program mode, you can vary the aperture or shutter speed with one touch if you need to. So, please, don't write off "Program" mode. It certainly has its place.
I have several cameras which I use for different e... (show quote)

My normal shooting mode on all cameras!

bwa

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Apr 22, 2019 14:24:17   #
sirlensalot Loc: Arizona
 
If it's good enough for Joe Buissink, who am I to argue? lol

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Apr 22, 2019 15:16:15   #
bwana Loc: Bergen, Alberta, Canada
 
Pinenuts wrote:
Except under exceptionally bad shooting conditions I use aperture priority. I absolutely never use the manual mode, because if the image turns out bad there is nothing to blame except the photographer (Me!)


How very true (and I hate blaming myself)!!

bwa

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Apr 22, 2019 16:34:50   #
Jersey guy Loc: New Joisey
 
bwana wrote:

How very true (and I hate blaming myself)!!

bwa


I find full manual helpful in certain circumstances. I am sort of the "official" photographer for an organization that holds many of its affairs in our large hall, lighted by ceiling overhead fixtures.

No matter what metering mode I use, the camera insists on yielding quite a range of exposures for what is essentially a uniformly lighted area as it sometimes looks at the dark suits of a group of men, or some other aspect of the room or surroundings that are on the brighter side.

I simply take a bracketed series of 3 exposures, select the one that appears to be correct and note the aperture and shutter. Since my zoom range (15-85mm) encompasses f3.5-5.6 I just select 5.6 as the aperture and the appropriate shutter and I get uniformly exposed images

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Apr 22, 2019 16:41:37   #
kellerlane
 
😂😂👍

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Apr 22, 2019 16:53:03   #
xt2 Loc: British Columbia, Canada
 
Alsweet wrote:
I have several cameras which I use for different endeavours. For instance,I use Aperture priority and Auto ISO for birding on my DSLR. However, I also have a P1000 which I use as a catch-all camera. This often includes birds and wildlife. I could use aperture priority on this also, but find that exceeding 800 ISO produces too much grain. Consequently , shooting at a lower ISO means a slower shutter speed if I use Aperture priority. The lens on P1000 has a variable max aperture depending on focal length used- f2.8 at 28mm, f8 at 3000mm. Consequently, it is better to let the camera determine the usable aperture and it will usually select the best shutter speed / aperture combination. Also, in program mode, you can vary the aperture or shutter speed with one touch if you need to. So, please, don't write off "Program" mode. It certainly has its place.
I have several cameras which I use for different e... (show quote)


Why not???

Cheers!

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