Why does many shooters use Aperture priority?
Nov 1, 2017 06:46:47 #
Shoot the way you want to shoot. If you do not like the A mode, don't use it. If you do not understand it, read and learn it. The photographer takes the picture, not the camera.
Nov 1, 2017 07:05:34 #
I use Aperture priority for a lot of my images and Never have blurred images. I control the shutter speed by adjusting the ISO for the lighting conditions I'm shooting. If you get the book Understanding Exposure III edition by Bryan Peterson and Learn about the Exposure Triangle, you too can join some of us who shoot in Av and don't get blurred photos.
Nov 1, 2017 07:16:25 #
duane klipping wrote:
I shoot mostly HDR and use aperture priority to keep my lens at its sweet spot. Also to control DOF. Occasionally I use shutter priority for HDR to get a desired water effect.
That is exactly why i use it as well.
Nov 1, 2017 07:16:49 #
Blame Peterson. Most of my shots are family gatherings or vacations walking through cities, towns and nature. I use Aperture priority frequently to f 9 to f11 because I want the greatest DOF and still not need a very high iso. Providing I am still thinking before I press the button; I verify that the shutter speed is fast enough and if not adjust the iso; until the shutter speed is at least 1/ (lens focal length). So effectively I am shooting in manual mode. I also adjust the focus and metering modes depending on the subject and the lighting situation.
It is important understand how the camera and the lens respond to the light available. Taking the time to shoot the same scene and cycling from wide open to f/22 will give the camera owner great insight into what to expect.
The biggest problem I face, is taking too many photos that should never of been taken. One must ask "will I ever print this shot or want to show it to others?" Post processing will recover some errors; but nothing can fix a poorly composed or set up shot.
It is important understand how the camera and the lens respond to the light available. Taking the time to shoot the same scene and cycling from wide open to f/22 will give the camera owner great insight into what to expect.
The biggest problem I face, is taking too many photos that should never of been taken. One must ask "will I ever print this shot or want to show it to others?" Post processing will recover some errors; but nothing can fix a poorly composed or set up shot.
Nov 1, 2017 07:37:03 #
stuparr935 wrote:
I shoot mostly in manual mode, occasionally in shu... (show quote)
I shoot in Aperture Priority and Manual. In Aperture Priority if you're lens is set to widest aperture, it's going to set your shutter speed to the fastest possibly speed automatically!
Nov 1, 2017 07:37:08 #
A lot of people blindly follow what they read on forums without making sure they understand the ramifications, and that these opinions are really helpful to how they take photos. Shooting manual, for example, might not cause problems if the subject is a landscape or still life, but taking photos of kids, dogs, horses etc moving in and out of sun and shade in manual might prove difficult for many. I like to concentrate on composition and focus, not on calculations that my cameras can do better and faster. I hate it when I miss a good shot because I am twisting dials. Instead of a fixed number I work within acceptable ranges. I like F4 to F8, shutter 1/125 to 1/500 and ISO 100 - 400. If my camera recommends settings within these ranges I am good to go. Once I have something "in the can", I might experiment, but I always go back to P when moving to the next subject.
Nov 1, 2017 07:42:53 #
Jeffcs
Loc: Myrtle Beach South Carolina
Yup I still levitate to apture priority been using it from the F3 days use on D5 and on my Olympus OMD, that said I keep an eye on shutter speed, I find it completely natural.
Nov 1, 2017 07:58:16 #
hj
Loc: Florida
I don't mean to be snippy, so forgive my observation, but I feel those who think for themselves to the exclusion of others are a little narrow minded and short on the opportunity to learn.
Leitz wrote:
Those who think for themselves don't fuss over what method others use.
Nov 1, 2017 07:58:47 #
billnikon
Loc: Pennsylvania/Ohio/Florida/Maui/Oregon/Vermont
stuparr935 wrote:
I shoot mostly in manual mode, occasionally in shu... (show quote)
I guess it is a matter of personal choice. I use Aperture priority when using my Nikon 200-500. I have found that 6.3 is a great f stop for my lens. So, I set it for f 6.3 and adjust ISO so that I am shooting at least 1/2500 sec. for my birds in flight. I also use center weighted metering, continuous auto focus, 10 fps, and adjust my exposures with the exposure compensation dial.
Nov 1, 2017 08:27:21 #
Like most here, I use Aperture mode for a stationary subject so I can control DOF and in Shutter Priority mode if I want to freeze action. As for blurred images in Aperture mode, I have my camera set up for a minimum shutter speed (1/60th of a second). As I'm closing down the aperture, the camera slows down the speed until it hits 1/60th of a second and then starts to increase the ISO, instead. I use Manual largely because that's what I learned in my film days and it allows me to experiment with several ISO/aperture/speed settings to achieve a particular result. Each mode has it's strengths and weaknesses.
Nov 1, 2017 08:28:58 #
As you already pointed out the main indication to use Aperture Priority is to control depth of field. Shutter priority as you know will control motion but NEVER depth of field. If you feel comfortable shooting Shutter priority and from what you say your pictures have appropriate depth of field simply keep doing what you are doing.
I am different, I use Aperture priority very often with my photography but I know perfectly well when I will be better off using Shutter priority. Lenses without VR benefit having set Shutter priority and the same goes for action and wildlife photography.
Each one of us should use what works best for us and I have found that Aperture priority does the job except as indicated previously.
I am different, I use Aperture priority very often with my photography but I know perfectly well when I will be better off using Shutter priority. Lenses without VR benefit having set Shutter priority and the same goes for action and wildlife photography.
Each one of us should use what works best for us and I have found that Aperture priority does the job except as indicated previously.
Nov 1, 2017 08:39:11 #
I think time is the factor when taking photos. Sometimes you have to preset your camera to the best of your ability like for birds in flight you don't have time for manual setting. Shooting still subjects gives you time to make all the manual adjustment if your using your own lighting. Light is the key factor and speed of subject.
Nov 1, 2017 08:39:21 #
Given the incredible advances in ISO performance, I do not use AV mode anymore. I set the aperture and the shutter speed to what I need and allow the ISO to float to a high limit where I know my camera will deliver usable results.
Also I shoot raw so I can bring out what I need.
Also I shoot raw so I can bring out what I need.
Nov 1, 2017 08:39:44 #
LouV
Loc: Juno Beach, FL
You’re asking the question in a way that suggests you’re really not interested in the answer. But I’ll offer one anyhow. Most of the things I shoot are not moving or are moving slowly. Therefore, the difference between, say, 1/60 of a second and 1/1000 of a second will have no impact on my image while the difference between f2.8 and f11 will.
Nov 1, 2017 08:50:41 #
stuparr935 wrote:
I shoot mostly in manual mode, occasionally in shu... (show quote)
With respect I think you are making a gross exaggeration by saying most photos are blurred. I and most people I know do not take blurred photos. I use aperture most of the time unless I want to somehow stop the action with a different shutter speed. DOF is everything to me and works for me for at least 90% of my shots. If I need to change the shutter speed for moving vehicles, boats or aircraft I will. If I want to slow down the shutter speed for waterfalls then I can. But for my shooting aperture works for me to control DOF.
Dennis
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