Do most photographers shoot in manual mode?

9 years 3 months ago #419945 by Bill Rosen
Just wondering if manual or aperture mode?


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9 years 3 months ago #419947 by Hans-Enklaar
About three quarters of the time I will either set Aperture or shutter speed leaving asa on automatic. Most of the rest of the time I am on P.
I find When I go completely manual I tend to forget to put settings back to auto and stuff things up.


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9 years 3 months ago #419954 by Stealthy Ninja
Depends. Just use whatever gets you the shot.
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9 years 3 months ago #420111 by icepics
Seems to vary what photographers use, I suppose it depends on what and how you shoot.

I shoot manual just about all the time (except occasionally going someplace where I'm just taking along a p&s). I also shoot film and learned with mechanical film cameras (which is what I still use) so it's second nature for me. I like to determine what aperture and shutter speeds to use and like to adjust the camera myself for whatever conditions I'm shooting in.

Sharon
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9 years 3 months ago #420118 by Joves
In reality it is all over the place in shooting preferences. My camera has not left Manual Mode in about 4 years. Many people like to use one of the other modes including totally Auto Modes. All that matters is using what you want to use that gets you the most enjoyment. I am an old film shooter, and find that M is what makes me happy, and gets me what I want.


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9 years 3 months ago #420167 by garyrhook
+1 M for "happy" :)


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9 years 3 months ago #420193 by Baydream

Hans-Enklaar wrote: About three quarters of the time I will either set Aperture or shutter speed leaving asa on automatic. Most of the rest of the time I am on P.
I find When I go completely manual I tend to forget to put settings back to auto and stuff things up.

:agree: I Usually only go full manual when shooting night sky shots.
I attended a workshop a few years ago where the husband and wife team insisted that you should ONLY use manual mode. From experience in changing lighting conditions I know I would miss 3/4 of the shots(I shoot mostly wildlife). Depending on the movement or the need to control BOF, I use aperture or shutter priority. I used to set ISO but after sessions with some unbelievable pros, I learned that auto ISO gives me the best chance to get the exposure I want.

I really do agree about forgetting to reset. My son  says I have CRS (Can't remember S__t).

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9 years 3 months ago - 9 years 3 months ago #420219 by KCook

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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9 years 3 months ago #420260 by Nancy Hait
Mostly Aperture priority or manual for me


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9 years 3 months ago #420356 by digitalpimp
Eh, mostly manual and aperture priority too.  It really depends on what is required of the job.  


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9 years 3 months ago #420363 by effron
Full auto for me. However, I can't seem to find that on my D800.....:angry:

Why so serious?
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9 years 3 months ago #420371 by KCook

effron wrote: Full auto for me. However, I can't seem to find that on my D800.....:angry:

My sarcasm alarm thanks you :ntf:

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
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9 years 3 months ago #420533 by Rob Cline
LMAO!@!!!!


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9 years 2 months ago #426745 by stutter warrior
Depends on how many shots you can take and how changeable the conditions. For me if there is no time or shot limit then manual. If its a very time limited or just a one off then the more automatic the better.


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9 years 2 months ago #427307 by dragosticu
Most used program for DSLR / compact is Auto, no doubt about it!

Real photographers / learning amateurs / good hobby are using Manual program or, from time to time,  A/S.


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