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

10 years 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago - 10 years 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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 2 weeks ago - 10 years 2 weeks 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 2 weeks 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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