Lots of discussion about shooting modes lately....
Aug 17, 2018 08:26:33 #
AZNikon
Loc: Mesa, AZ
rmalarz wrote:
Absolutely not. I'd never let anyone, other than a very small and select few people, handle my photographic equipment.
Besides, everyone has a cellphone with which they are more comfortable. Let 'em take their own snapshots with their phones.
--Bob
Besides, everyone has a cellphone with which they are more comfortable. Let 'em take their own snapshots with their phones.
--Bob
Imagine how bad they would feel and how furious you would be if there was an "accident". Friends and family matter-don't do it!
Aug 17, 2018 08:31:22 #
rmalarz wrote:
Absolutely not. I'd never let anyone, other than a very small and select few people, handle my photographic equipment.
Besides, everyone has a cellphone with which they are more comfortable. Let 'em take their own snapshots with their phones.
--Bob
Besides, everyone has a cellphone with which they are more comfortable. Let 'em take their own snapshots with their phones.
--Bob
Agree (unless you have an old dslr you don't care if it gets broken)Aug 17, 2018 09:15:19 #
As a “borrower and lender never be,” I saw your generosity as a clever opportunity to justify a new camera when one of your potential users inadvertently conducts a destructive shock test. Good luck. A suggestion.... delay ordering anything until the day after the event.
Aug 17, 2018 09:51:39 #
bpulv
Loc: Buena Park, CA
swartfort wrote:
Lots of it has centered on learning how to shoot m... (show quote)
This is a great idea, but what if someone inadvertently pushes a wrong button? I have never done this because I would never let a novice use my DSLRs. I would instead hand them a point-n-shoot.
Aug 17, 2018 09:54:24 #
rmalarz wrote:
Absolutely not. I'd never let anyone, other than a very small and select few people, handle my photographic equipment.
Besides, everyone has a cellphone with which they are more comfortable. Let 'em take their own snapshots with their phones.
--Bob
Besides, everyone has a cellphone with which they are more comfortable. Let 'em take their own snapshots with their phones.
--Bob
That is the best advice you are going to get.
Aug 17, 2018 10:42:24 #
rmalarz wrote:
Absolutely not. I'd never let anyone, other than a very small and select few people, handle my photographic equipment.
Besides, everyone has a cellphone with which they are more comfortable. Let 'em take their own snapshots with their phones.
--Bob
Besides, everyone has a cellphone with which they are more comfortable. Let 'em take their own snapshots with their phones.
--Bob
Yes, indeed! No touchy the cammy, eh?
Aug 17, 2018 10:53:24 #
NCMtnMan
Loc: N. Fork New River, Ashe Co., NC
swartfort wrote:
LMAO.... I so knew this was going to be the respon... (show quote)
You could do that and then "fudge" a little and tell the wife that things aren't working right since you sacrificed it on the alter of family.
Aug 17, 2018 14:15:37 #
swartfort wrote:
LMAO.... I so knew this was going to be the respon... (show quote)
I think it is a great idea, you have an entry level Nikon dslr what better camera (other than a Canon entry level dslr, lol) for people to try out a dslr.
We did that with our Canon Rebel XT, other people took some amazing shots,the nine year old twin granddaughters where so good they are their cameras now and I have a 6d!
Here is one of the granddaughters having her picture taken by the other one, on auto and sooc. Pretty good for a nine year old I think!
Go for it, they make some great memories.
Aug 17, 2018 14:21:34 #
happy sailor wrote:
I think it is a great idea, you have an entry level Nikon dslr what better camera (other than a Canon entry level dslr, lol) for people to try out a dslr
Ahhhhh a the heart of a kind and generous teacher. Your grandkids are lucky to have you!!!
Aug 17, 2018 14:58:00 #
JHS
Loc: Carmichael, CA
“P” does NOT mean “Professional”; The Nikon D850 User’s Manual, pg 128, clearly
states “P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations”. Thus it is a combination of both, and takes ALL of the decisions out of your hands.
One can call it whatever one desires, however, keep in mind, that by taking the user out of the exposure decision, it does free the user from having to make such mundane exposure decisions and allows all of one’s concentration to be on the “art” aspects of the photo, so in that sense, perhaps it should mean “professional”
...just saying!
states “P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations”. Thus it is a combination of both, and takes ALL of the decisions out of your hands.
One can call it whatever one desires, however, keep in mind, that by taking the user out of the exposure decision, it does free the user from having to make such mundane exposure decisions and allows all of one’s concentration to be on the “art” aspects of the photo, so in that sense, perhaps it should mean “professional”
...just saying!
Aug 17, 2018 15:25:27 #
swartfort wrote:
I continue to have issues with AUTO mode not allow... (show quote)
Personally, I do not like the "P" mode and never use it. I also agree with other posters that I would NEVER leave my camera out for others to use. If you want to upgrade your camera, then just do it. Sweet talking a spouse can bring them around. That tactic worked with my husband when I made my last camera purchase.
EDIT: Most people seem to be more comfortable taking pictures with their phones anyway; but, then you wouldn't have them. Of course, printing them poses a problem, as most don't give good prints even as a 4x6. I understand your idea though.
Aug 17, 2018 16:15:50 #
JHS wrote:
“P” does NOT mean “Professional”; The Nikon D850 User’s Manual, pg 128, clearly
states “P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations”. Thus it is a combination of both, and takes ALL of the decisions out of your hands.
states “P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal exposure in most situations”. Thus it is a combination of both, and takes ALL of the decisions out of your hands.
Keep reading my friend. It will go on to explain that it can be easily altered by thumbing the command dial (get it command?), altering the shutter speed and/or the aperture, so that you can adjust to what you want quickly and easily.... allowing you to control. It sets you up for "most situations"....but you determine if you are in "most". It is a "flexible shooting mode". SO it doesn't take ALL the decisions out of your hands, but rather, in MOST situations gives you a "experienced/educated" starting point from which you can quickly and easily alter to your particular situation. As I see it, it sets the exposure triangle up for "most" situations, but allows you to alter it effectively, accurately, and very rapidly without losing valuable time. Keep reading the manual. There is so much technology in these cameras and how to best use them in all kinds of situations that I doubt anyone here will ever know and use all the capabilities these machines have.
Aug 17, 2018 17:34:15 #
photoman022
Loc: Manchester CT USA
Do it!!!!! If the camera still works, tell your wife that it's not working right and you need a new camera and can get a $100 trade-in on the "broken" one. Ship the "broken" camera body to me and I'll send you $100 for it! Let me know what you think but as a reminder your "broken" camera must be in good working order for this deal to work!
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