Full manual vs no manual poll
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May 20, 2018 15:28:25 #
I think the “ayes” have it, but they should as the camera is just a tool and in order to get the most out of it one needs to access all the modes depending on the situation. To not use a mode means some shots will not be possible to capture correctly.
May 20, 2018 15:44:02 #
amfoto1
Loc: San Jose, Calif. USA
I only looked at a few pages worth of answers, but on those 36 people stated that they use manual at least some times.... only 6 reported they never use it.
Some folks need to read the question again...
It simply asks if you ever use full manual at all.
I answered "yes" in an earlier response, because I do like to use full manual whenever I can, to lock in my exposures when the shooting situation allows.
However, although I've never really tabulated it and compared carefully, I'd guess that I actually use some auto exposure mode more often than manual because... if I only used manual... there are just too many situations where I'd either have to limit my shooting or would end up with a lot of poor exposures. One form or another of auto exposure can be necessary in some situations.
Manual is a god choice when it's possible and appropriate, when it's the most effective way to use the camera. But the various auto exposure modes have their uses too and are often a better or even necessary for other situations.
Oh, and there's no such thing as "partially" manual or "semi" auto exposure. It's either manual or it's not, period.
There are "super auto" modes... which automate a lot more than just exposure. The most highly automated on many cameras is basically a "point n shoot" mode that leaves everything up to the camera. Many also have "scene" modes than might dictate auto focus modes, white balance, even frame rates and the type of image file you can save, and more... all in addition to using an auto exposure mode... which the scene mode also may restrict more than usual. For example, a "sports" scene mode might limit to using faster shutter speed in order to better freeze movement. Or a "scenic" mode may send to select a smaller aperture for greater depth of field. Or a "portrait" mode might try to use a larger aperture for shallower DoF.
Auto exposure modes are: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Program. Also... "Manual with Auto ISO" is not manual. It's just another form of auto exposure.
BINGO!
Some folks need to read the question again...
It simply asks if you ever use full manual at all.
I answered "yes" in an earlier response, because I do like to use full manual whenever I can, to lock in my exposures when the shooting situation allows.
However, although I've never really tabulated it and compared carefully, I'd guess that I actually use some auto exposure mode more often than manual because... if I only used manual... there are just too many situations where I'd either have to limit my shooting or would end up with a lot of poor exposures. One form or another of auto exposure can be necessary in some situations.
Manual is a god choice when it's possible and appropriate, when it's the most effective way to use the camera. But the various auto exposure modes have their uses too and are often a better or even necessary for other situations.
Oh, and there's no such thing as "partially" manual or "semi" auto exposure. It's either manual or it's not, period.
There are "super auto" modes... which automate a lot more than just exposure. The most highly automated on many cameras is basically a "point n shoot" mode that leaves everything up to the camera. Many also have "scene" modes than might dictate auto focus modes, white balance, even frame rates and the type of image file you can save, and more... all in addition to using an auto exposure mode... which the scene mode also may restrict more than usual. For example, a "sports" scene mode might limit to using faster shutter speed in order to better freeze movement. Or a "scenic" mode may send to select a smaller aperture for greater depth of field. Or a "portrait" mode might try to use a larger aperture for shallower DoF.
Auto exposure modes are: Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority and Program. Also... "Manual with Auto ISO" is not manual. It's just another form of auto exposure.
Screamin Scott wrote:
...in order to get the most out of it one needs to access all the modes depending on the situation. To not use a mode means some shots will not be possible to capture correctly....
BINGO!
May 20, 2018 15:55:18 #
BBBruce77
Loc: Eureka, Montana
almost always but with auto ISO when photographing birds and grandchildren at play; be it sports or whatever.
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May 20, 2018 16:20:40 #
timothy lawrence
Loc: lake worth,fla
Aye...manual focus and exposure..more difficult but less expensive lenses and gear...old school film style makes you practice more...
May 20, 2018 16:22:57 #
wdross
Loc: Castle Rock, Colorado
Chaostrain wrote:
Okay, just out of curiosity let's see if most people use full manual.
If you use full manual at any time, yes, that means even on occasion, please say Aye!
If you never use full manual please say Nay!
I guess since I'm the lucky (or is that dumb) one to ask this question I guess I get to do the counting.
Ready, set, go!
If you use full manual at any time, yes, that means even on occasion, please say Aye!
If you never use full manual please say Nay!
I guess since I'm the lucky (or is that dumb) one to ask this question I guess I get to do the counting.
Ready, set, go!
Aye!
May 20, 2018 16:42:36 #
I often use auto WB and auto ISO, but manual shutter speed and manual aperture. Does this count as manual mode?
If I don't like the pic I will change WB or ISO manually.
If I don't like the pic I will change WB or ISO manually.
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