Why do photographers bother with manual when Aperture Priority works better?

10 years 1 week ago #371870 by Stealthy Ninja

Scotty wrote:

Alfred007 wrote: I like the creative control that I get from full manual.  Aperture priority is nice, and serves its purpose


You can get the same creative control for the most part in aperture priority.  Exposure compensation allows for that.


Spoken like a true noob.


 
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10 years 1 week ago #371873 by sleeper54

Stealthy Ninja wrote: Spoken like a true noob.

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Whoa.

Just like the sig pic says.


...tom...


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10 years 1 week ago #371895 by Stealthy Ninja

sleeper54 wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote: Spoken like a true noob.

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Whoa.

Just like the sig pic says.


...tom...


It's ok dude, Scotty is my bestest buddy in the whole wide world.  

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10 years 1 week ago #371901 by sleeper54

Stealthy Ninja wrote: .
It's ok dude, Scotty is my bestest buddy in the whole wide world.  

--snip--

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...smalllol... . . .he called me 'dude'.

Good to know . . .not that I will remember in the future.


Thanks for the polite reply.


...tom...


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10 years 1 week ago #371902 by garyrhook

Scotty wrote:

Alfred007 wrote: I like the creative control that I get from full manual.  Aperture priority is nice, and serves its purpose


You can get the same creative control for the most part in aperture priority.  Exposure compensation allows for that.


So you're suggesting that, instead of futzing with the aperture control, it's more convenient to futz with exposure compensation?

I don't think that makes any sense at all. On my camera exposure compensation is a pain to get to, to I never use it. Easier to stick to the basic triangle, thankyouverymuch.


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10 years 1 week ago #371907 by Leilanee

garyrhook wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Alfred007 wrote: I like the creative control that I get from full manual.  Aperture priority is nice, and serves its purpose


You can get the same creative control for the most part in aperture priority.  Exposure compensation allows for that.


So you're suggesting that, instead of futzing with the aperture control, it's more convenient to futz with exposure compensation?

I don't think that makes any sense at all. On my camera exposure compensation is a pain to get to, to I never use it. Easier to stick to the basic triangle, thankyouverymuch.


What does futz mean?  Is that a word?  I'm weirded out that my computer's autocorrect recognizes that as an acceptable word.

...But not "weirded" (I guess that's just ... slang... errrrrrrr), or "autocorrect".

Anyway, in response to that comment, I agree.  I don't understand how fiddling (heh, futzing... wtf) with both aperture and exposure compensation is better or more efficient than aperture and shutter speed.  Hell, Nikon even gives you two dials so you can adjust both aperture and shutter speed separately but just as easily.  How can you have that luxury and still think exposure compensation is worth wasting your time over just for the sake of saving time via aperture priority?

That's an oxymoron, that is.


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10 years 1 week ago - 10 years 1 week ago #371915 by Stealthy Ninja

Leilanee wrote:

garyrhook wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Alfred007 wrote: I like the creative control that I get from full manual.  Aperture priority is nice, and serves its purpose


You can get the same creative control for the most part in aperture priority.  Exposure compensation allows for that.


So you're suggesting that, instead of futzing with the aperture control, it's more convenient to futz with exposure compensation?

I don't think that makes any sense at all. On my camera exposure compensation is a pain to get to, to I never use it. Easier to stick to the basic triangle, thankyouverymuch.


What does futz mean?  Is that a word?  I'm weirded out that my computer's autocorrect recognizes that as an acceptable word.

...But not "weirded" (I guess that's just ... slang... errrrrrrr), or "autocorrect".

Anyway, in response to that comment, I agree.  I don't understand how fiddling (heh, futzing... wtf) with both aperture and exposure compensation is better or more efficient than aperture and shutter speed.  Hell, Nikon even gives you two dials so you can adjust both aperture and shutter speed separately but just as easily.  How can you have that luxury and still think exposure compensation is worth wasting your time over just for the sake of saving time via aperture priority?

That's an oxymoron, that is.


You're North American, you should know:

futz
fʌts/
verb NORTH AMERICAN informal
  1. 1.
    waste time; idle or busy oneself aimlessly.
    "mother futzed around in the kitchen"
BTW: SCOTTY YOU HEAR THAT?! NO ONE IS ON YOUR SIDE!!!



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10 years 1 week ago #371916 by KCook

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

BTW: SCOTTY YOU HEAR THAT?! NO ONE IS ON YOUR SIDE!!!




Not so fast.  I use shutter priority and program mode more that aperture.  But aperture priority is a good place to be in strong light.

Kelly

Canon 50D, Olympus PL2
kellycook.zenfolio.com/

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10 years 1 week ago #371917 by Stealthy Ninja

KCook wrote:

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

BTW: SCOTTY YOU HEAR THAT?! NO ONE IS ON YOUR SIDE!!!




Not so fast.  I use shutter priority and program mode more that aperture.  But aperture priority is a good place to be in strong light.

Kelly


Yeh, for noobs.  Real men shoot manual.

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10 years 1 week ago #371926 by garyrhook

Leilanee wrote: What does futz mean?  Is that a word?  I'm weirded out that my computer's autocorrect recognizes that as an acceptable word.


SN posted the definition, but I am going to add that, if you just go to Google's homepage and type in a word it will provide you a definition.

Google: evil and handy all at the same time.


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10 years 1 week ago #371984 by Leilanee

garyrhook wrote:

Leilanee wrote: What does futz mean?  Is that a word?  I'm weirded out that my computer's autocorrect recognizes that as an acceptable word.


SN posted the definition, but I am going to add that, if you just go to Google's homepage and type in a word it will provide you a definition.

Google: evil and handy all at the same time.


I googled it shortly after typing that, but kept it there to express my amazement that that is even a word hahahaha.


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10 years 5 days ago - 10 years 5 days ago #372297 by Scotty

garyrhook wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Alfred007 wrote: I like the creative control that I get from full manual.  Aperture priority is nice, and serves its purpose


You can get the same creative control for the most part in aperture priority.  Exposure compensation allows for that.


So you're suggesting that, instead of futzing with the aperture control, it's more convenient to futz with exposure compensation?

I don't think that makes any sense at all. On my camera exposure compensation is a pain to get to, to I never use it. Easier to stick to the basic triangle, thankyouverymuch.


Mine is right next to where you control aperture.

Unless you're shooting in a studio(or using a lot of flash in general) or doing pro sports, shooting in manual is like drinking water with a spoon instead of using a glass.

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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10 years 5 days ago #372305 by Leilanee

Scotty wrote:

garyrhook wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Alfred007 wrote: I like the creative control that I get from full manual.  Aperture priority is nice, and serves its purpose


You can get the same creative control for the most part in aperture priority.  Exposure compensation allows for that.


So you're suggesting that, instead of futzing with the aperture control, it's more convenient to futz with exposure compensation?

I don't think that makes any sense at all. On my camera exposure compensation is a pain to get to, to I never use it. Easier to stick to the basic triangle, thankyouverymuch.


Mine is right next to where you control aperture.

Unless you're shooting in a studio(or using a lot of flash in general) or doing pro sports, shooting in manual is like drinking water with a spoon instead of using a glass.


No no, shooting Manual is like drinking water out of a glass.  Shooting aperture priority is like drinking water out of a sippy cup.


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10 years 5 days ago - 10 years 5 days ago #372306 by Stealthy Ninja

Scotty wrote:

garyrhook wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Alfred007 wrote: I like the creative control that I get from full manual.  Aperture priority is nice, and serves its purpose


You can get the same creative control for the most part in aperture priority.  Exposure compensation allows for that.


So you're suggesting that, instead of futzing with the aperture control, it's more convenient to futz with exposure compensation?

I don't think that makes any sense at all. On my camera exposure compensation is a pain to get to, to I never use it. Easier to stick to the basic triangle, thankyouverymuch.


Mine is right next to where you control aperture.

Unless you're shooting in a studio(or using a lot of flash in general) or doing pro sports, shooting in manual is like drinking water with a spoon instead of using a glass.




Shooting aperture priority is like drinking water out of a hose you can't turn off.
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10 years 5 days ago #372308 by Scotty

Stealthy Ninja wrote:

Scotty wrote:

garyrhook wrote:

Scotty wrote:

Alfred007 wrote: I like the creative control that I get from full manual.  Aperture priority is nice, and serves its purpose


You can get the same creative control for the most part in aperture priority.  Exposure compensation allows for that.


So you're suggesting that, instead of futzing with the aperture control, it's more convenient to futz with exposure compensation?

I don't think that makes any sense at all. On my camera exposure compensation is a pain to get to, to I never use it. Easier to stick to the basic triangle, thankyouverymuch.


Mine is right next to where you control aperture.

Unless you're shooting in a studio(or using a lot of flash in general) or doing pro sports, shooting in manual is like drinking water with a spoon instead of using a glass.




Shooting aperture priority is like drinking water out of a hose you can't turn off.


Bro do you even lift?

When the last candle has been blown out
and the last glass of champagne has been drunk
All that you are left with are the memories and the images-David Cooke.

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