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Do you shoot in Auto?
May 29, 2017 06:34:44 #
Nope, manual or aperture priority mostly, occasionally TV with BBF always. I have "AUTO" or what others refer to as "PROGRAM" disabled on my 1D completely. I'm not disrespecting others, it's simply a personal choice I made myself and whatever works for others is fine with me.
May 29, 2017 06:39:23 #
SS319 wrote:
If you shoot in Auto:
Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose? Would you have consciously choose those settings?
Do you switch to the "Sports" "Landscape" or "Portrait" settings when appropriate? Why or why not?
If you want to change your DoF, how do you do it in auto? Do you ever check your DoF while shooting?
Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose? Would you have consciously choose those settings?
Do you switch to the "Sports" "Landscape" or "Portrait" settings when appropriate? Why or why not?
If you want to change your DoF, how do you do it in auto? Do you ever check your DoF while shooting?
Typically full manual or full auto but the full auto is only when I'm driving and the camera is in the seat beside me and I might want to grab a super quick shot at a stoplight. I do toy with aperture and time modes once in a while but find myself going back to full manual within a few shots.
Yes I know why my camera chooses the settings it does in full auto.
No I do not use the Sports, Landscape or Portrait modes because I got used to doing my own settings before digital and before they were available. Adjusting the aperture is my first option for DoF, I don't do it in auto; if I'm in auto I don't have time for my own settings. No I never check DoF while shooting.
May 29, 2017 06:40:54 #
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SS319 wrote:
If you shoot in Auto:
Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose? Would you have consciously choose those settings?
Do you switch to the "Sports" "Landscape" or "Portrait" settings when appropriate? Why or why not?
If you want to change your DoF, how do you do it in auto? Do you ever check your DoF while shooting?
Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose? Would you have consciously choose those settings?
Do you switch to the "Sports" "Landscape" or "Portrait" settings when appropriate? Why or why not?
If you want to change your DoF, how do you do it in auto? Do you ever check your DoF while shooting?
I shoot aperture priority (easily control DOF in this setting) or manual. I have never used Sports, landscape or portrait settings. I like more control over my camera than these settings allow.
May 29, 2017 06:47:20 #
windshoppe wrote:
At the end of a shoot I've been trying to get into the habit of dialing in Auto. The idea is to have it available in the event of encountering something that I may only have a couple of seconds to record. That's the only circumstance in which I'd use Auto, but I've been in those situations a number of times and missed shots because I was trying to fumble with settings.
Good idea. I'm going to set to AUTO when I'm finished shooting.
May 29, 2017 07:08:24 #
Why wouldn't you shoot auto.... Unless of course you are shooting landscapes, macro, an air show, portraits, wildlife, anything on a tripod..... But if it means getting the shot then why wouldn't you.
May 29, 2017 07:11:49 #
David in Dallas wrote:
f/3.2? I've never seen that value and your chart doesn't have a spot for it.
To the original question: Yes, I do--most of the time. There are occasions when I take the time to alter the settings--flower shots, etc. The camera is set to auto-no flash for most shots.
To the original question: Yes, I do--most of the time. There are occasions when I take the time to alter the settings--flower shots, etc. The camera is set to auto-no flash for most shots.
If you set your camera for one-third stop increments, you can get f/3.2. I saw the f/3.2 figure in another test review of my lens. I couldn't find that review anymore.
May 29, 2017 07:18:05 #
rwilson1942 wrote:
I've never used Auto.
Mostly shoot manual and if not in manual, Aperture priority.
Mostly shoot manual and if not in manual, Aperture priority.
Mostly use aperture priority, but am not averse to using AUTO when appropriate.
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May 29, 2017 07:21:46 #
windshoppe wrote:
At the end of a shoot I've been trying to get into the habit of dialing in Auto. The idea is to have it available in the event of encountering something that I may only have a couple of seconds to record. That's the only circumstance in which I'd use Auto, but I've been in those situations a number of times and missed shots because I was trying to fumble with settings.
Superb idea for someone like me having three grandsons. My d7000 is always left on auto and keep an sb700 flash in the case. My d800e doesn't have auto.
May 29, 2017 07:27:12 #
May 29, 2017 07:37:12 #
Never use Auto. Mostly aperture priority. Shutter priority for sports. Scene modes on the first of never.
May 29, 2017 07:45:17 #
I was a film photographer before there was auto anything, I've been away from photography since. I got a chance to go to the GM Heritage Center, GM's collection of classic and concept vehicles. I decided it was a good time to get back into photography so I bought my first DSLR, being pretty rusty and not familiar with the camera I used auto, the lighting was not very good and the results less than good. I will never use auto again.
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May 29, 2017 07:46:00 #
SS319 wrote:
If you shoot in Auto:
Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose? Would you have consciously choose those settings?
Do you switch to the "Sports" "Landscape" or "Portrait" settings when appropriate? Why or why not?
If you want to change your DoF, how do you do it in auto? Do you ever check your DoF while shooting?
Do you know why your camera choose the three exposure controls it choose? Would you have consciously choose those settings?
Do you switch to the "Sports" "Landscape" or "Portrait" settings when appropriate? Why or why not?
If you want to change your DoF, how do you do it in auto? Do you ever check your DoF while shooting?
I shoot in auto and know about what each component is for including DOF etc.
I also use manual when appropriate like back lit subjects with bright sky behind them and know what to do to correctly expose the subject.
May 29, 2017 07:50:39 #
Jerry G wrote:
I was a film photographer before there was auto anything, I've been away from photography since. I got a chance to go to the GM Heritage Center, GM's collection of classic and concept vehicles. I decided it was a good time to get back into photography so I bought my first DSLR, being pretty rusty and not familiar with the camera I used auto, the lighting was not very good and the results less than good. I will never use auto again.
I would not trash AUTO. It is very useful in many situations, but you have to be able to anticipate when it would not be recommended. Read up on use of AUTO in postings here and in other online resources. >Alan
May 29, 2017 07:57:06 #
Auto is nice if you ask a stranger to use your camera for a group shot. My camera does not have auto. Had a guy take a shot of my wife and I in Death Valley a few weeks ago. Not sure what he did but ouch. Good news was the picture was taken in RAW so I was able to fix it and it was in focus...
May 29, 2017 08:05:51 #
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