No, this isn’t good advice. There are many times S mode is the way to go. Continuous is low percentage photography.

Nasty. lol

I searched the net on the beep. Found there were hardly any discussions whatsoever apart from, "How do I turn the beep off?"

Never instantly dismiss anything. Focus is the most critical element of a successful image after exposure. That there are no discussions on the beep, no considerations how a tool connected to one of the most important aspects of success or complete failure, it just shows how little thought is given to skill and technique.

The below quote immediately demonstrates one perfect example from Thomas how a skilful photographer can use tools that the amateur instantly dismisses.


This "advanced warning" to the subject works in many cases. I've used the beep myself in this very situation.

Regarding the second paragraph from Thomas, even an amateur model can be "synced" to move with the lights and the beep in a very short period of time. These visual/audible "ques" are a great aid to the success of the final image. Not only is it an aid, it also greatly benefits the speed and flow of the session.

He was always my fav character!

Wouldn't matter how fast an autofocus system is, the photographer still needs an indication correct focus has been achieved.
I have not experienced silent image making. Really not something I think I wish to experience.
But, we are all different and like different things.

I wouldn’t even need to think about it, B

C’mon someone must beep???
I’m going to go stand next to the first serious looking photographer I see and start focusing all over the place to see what happens.

I might put it on YouTube.

Like it!

Very nice!
I think your film choice was ideal.

Once upon a time, photography was associated with the really cool sound of a motor driven film camera advancing the film. Then, digital photography came along and took that cool sound away.
Photography can still sound pretty cool in a studio environment with a bunch of studio lights all firing. Unfortunately, it's not a sound all photographers get to experience.

So what sounds are left? Well...we have the autofocus confirmation beep! Now, the beep has often been regarded as "not professional" and some photographers will cringe if they hear it.
There are also times we do need the camera to be silent but there are also many times we do not.
The beep is actually a helpful sound to inform you focus has been achieved. It really doesn't deserve to have the poor reputation it does as it can be a helpful tool.

I have decided I really like the confirmation beep sound on my Nikon D200 and it's quite cute. I'm going to turn it on and enjoy it! With our fun sounds being taken away and with mirrorless cameras looking like they will soon remove the majority of sounds from photography, I'm making the most of what is left. I am going to shoot with the autofocus confirmation beep on.

Do you beep or not beep?

I've had 4 tripods that I thought were excellent for years.
I came here and learned my tripods and heads are all poo poo. Now I'll have to go out and buy new tripods and heads. I guess if it'll make me a better photographer...new tripods it must be.
It doesn't end there, I have to get some new cameras too! The ones I have are no good either.
But the only good cameras are mirrorless and to get good pictures, you need mirrorless lenses so all my old lenses will have to go.

So glad I know all this now so I can go out and buy all the stuff I need to take better pics!

May be a little different depending on country but there are requirements for what must be shown in these photos. There really is no wiggle room for creativity.

But aren't group 1 the professionals???

Get a longer lens.

$200AU and you're into pretty decent tripods. Equivalent to roughly what I bought 25 years ago and is still going strong today. It'll likely last me the rest of my life and that could be a while yet as I'm nowhere near retirement age yet.