How do you normally shoot? (Mode)

Please select your 'go to' mode that you use most often.

  • Manual

    Votes: 29 56.9%
  • Aperture Priority

    Votes: 16 31.4%
  • Shutter Priority

    Votes: 1 2.0%
  • Program Auto

    Votes: 4 7.8%
  • Full Auto

    Votes: 1 2.0%

  • Total voters
    51
Where's the "Slightly Inebriated" mood option?































.... Oh, MODE. Well then, it would be Manual.


:biglaugh:
 
I use Av (aperture priority) until I just can't get what I want. So far I haven't found the need to go manual all the time, I've got more learning to do.
 
Manual 95%, aperture priority 5%. I like the control.
 
This post is another example that I've gotten lucky a few times because I have no clue what mode I shoot in. I do know I'm trying to shoot more in Manual but I'm really having problems getting things in focus and getting into more trouble because I don't know what the heck any of this other stuff means or how it affects my photos.

Um yeah, I think I need a remedial forum...even the beginners forum is too advanced for me!:(
 
This post is another example that I've gotten lucky a few times because I have no clue what mode I shoot in. I do know I'm trying to shoot more in Manual but I'm really having problems getting things in focus and getting into more trouble because I don't know what the heck any of this other stuff means or how it affects my photos.

Um yeah, I think I need a remedial forum...even the beginners forum is too advanced for me!:(

Just stick with it. You'll get it.

Ask for help when you need it. We're here for you. :hugs:
 
This post is another example that I've gotten lucky a few times because I have no clue what mode I shoot in. I do know I'm trying to shoot more in Manual but I'm really having problems getting things in focus and getting into more trouble because I don't know what the heck any of this other stuff means or how it affects my photos.

Um yeah, I think I need a remedial forum...even the beginners forum is too advanced for me!:(

read your cameras manual, and "understanding exposure" by bryan peterson and you'll be lightyears beyond where you are now.
 
This post is another example that I've gotten lucky a few times because I have no clue what mode I shoot in. I do know I'm trying to shoot more in Manual but I'm really having problems getting things in focus and getting into more trouble because I don't know what the heck any of this other stuff means or how it affects my photos.

Um yeah, I think I need a remedial forum...even the beginners forum is too advanced for me!:(

read your cameras manual, and "understanding exposure" by bryan peterson and you'll be light years beyond where you are now.

Yeah, I probably should read the Book of Words that came with it years ago. The problem is, it reads like it's in stereo. Hopefully the Peterson book will enlighten me.

I get asked all the time what mode I shoot in, especially for some of my prints that are on sale at local shoppes. There's me, standing there, looking like a deer caught in the headlights. Even my own dentist, who bought one of my lighthouse triptych series' knows more about my photography than I do. :meh:
 
Aperture Priority when shooting available light, with liberal use of the Exposure compensation dial.

Manual when I use flash strobes.
 
All these were taken in manual mode with flash on.

Pop-up flash? Looks pretty damn good if it is...


haha .. ;) Not a pop up flash. An old canon flash that I can only manually control the power (use it as a non-ttl flash). Tilt it and use it with a better bounce card..

In the beginning, it is a guess work. Once I know the settings, everything is very easy. And all shots will be very consistent. And this is one of the advantage with manual mode. Once that is set, all I need to worry about is the focus.
 

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