Manual Mode!!! - I Was Lazy - Dazed and Confused!!!
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Many photographers, especially those who are new to the field, can find shooting in manual mode intimidating for several reasons:
Complexity: Manual mode requires a deeper understanding of camera settings like shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Balancing these elements to achieve the desired exposure and effect can be challenging.
Fear of Mistakes: There's a fear of getting the settings wrong and ruining the shot. Automatic modes provide a safety net that ensures decent results, whereas manual mode places the full responsibility on the photographer.
Learning Curve: Understanding how each setting affects the final image takes time and practice. For beginners, the learning curve can be steep and discouraging.
Time-Consuming: Manual adjustments can be time-consuming, especially in fast-paced shooting environments where capturing the moment quickly is crucial.
Reliance on Technology: Modern cameras come with advanced automatic settings that produce good results, making it tempting to rely on these features rather than learning manual controls.
Lack of Confidence: Without confidence in their technical skills, photographers might feel more comfortable using semi-automatic or automatic modes.
Inconsistent Results: Until they are proficient, photographers may get inconsistent results with manual settings, leading to frustration and a preference for the predictability of automatic modes.
However, mastering manual mode can lead to greater creative control and a deeper understanding of photography. Encouraging photographers to practice and gradually transition into manual mode can help overcome these fears.
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Hey everyone - Thanks for tuning in :) Like I said I think there is absolutely nothing wrong with shooing in Aperture, Shutter or P Modes!!! Choosing the correct mode to get the job done is what’s most important - It’s just when us the photographer leans into those modes without a clear understanding of the exposure triangle and lets the camera make too many of the decisions - potentially hindering our desired outcome and artistic vision and growth as a photographer.
yeup you are totally correct on this one! Because after mastering Manual mode and have all the knowledge you had learned and also the limits of your lens and your camera equipment... that is the time you would want to take advantage of the technology when getting the job done. These techs such as AI, AF, auto ISO, phase detect, low light sensor, spot metering, auto color balance, auto ex and etc. should just "assist" you on getting the job done. Relying on it too much and not understanding how those calculate altogether in the first place will end up you wondering "why is it not working?". If you end up in that situation while on the job is quite scary and may go into panic mode. But I totally get what you mean man. I learned and mastered the manual...graduated and started using the AI capability of my camera to get the critical moments in getting the job done. There are times that I do go back to completely going manual, change my spot metering constantly and even WB in kelvins just so I can still challenge myself :)
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While manual mode does have it's place in photography, so does aperture and shutter priority. Now I tend to shoot in aperture priority because no matter what I photograph aperture is the first thing I take into consideration. So depending on the subject and lens I set the aperture so that I can get what I want in focus. Next I set ISO ,I don't want the camera to choose that so depending on the light I am working with and if I need a fast shutter to freeze motion or if I am photographing a still subject the next consideration is will I be using a tripod or hand held. Once I have iso set I will check what the shutter speed is and adjust ISO accordingly. If I'm happen to be photographing a bird like an Egret I will use negative exposure competition so the feathers don't get washed out. If I am shooting a general subject and I want a darker or lighter exposure than the camera is giving me, again I use exposure compensation. Regardless of the mode you choose to use you have to take the time ,photograph different subjects in different light to see how your camera responds. See how the different metering settings effect your exposure and try different white balance settings to see how it changes the color in your photos and lastly learn basic photo editing, no matter what you use raw or jpeg you can improve your final photo file with some post processing. If you're using JPEG files, make sure you have your camera set to the highest setting, you can still edit jpeg files and make nice prints, your white balance settings have to set up properly in camera as you will be limited as to the amount of color correction you can make. You can also turn a color Jpeg file into B&W.
I’ve always found working with the exposure triangle to be quite fun, especially since mirrorless cameras allow you instantly to see the result.
I started off photography with completely manual 35mm cameras where you just had to know this stuff, otherwise you were wasting money getting film developed and printed for photos that were poorly exposed or whatever. With auto and priority modes on newer 35mm and then DSLR cameras I've actually forgotten it all, and have only in the last couple of years have got back into using manual mode. An exposure calculator app on my phone has helped.
Hi Grant, Ive got a good manual mode combo, Pentax K200D 10mp with a manual lens 50mm f1.7 chinon, The Pentax meters fine in manual mode you set the aperture, press green stop down button and it adjusts shutter speed just like aperture priority, also focus indicator works fine with this lens, as does IS shake reduction. I picked the Pentax up for £57 with 3k shots on it, uses AA batteries too.
I started by going to a part time photography course at the local tech college which actually took us through the basics and a bit beyond.The tutor was brilliant and if you wanted to try something he would take you through it, so it was full manual for me and still is.
You were both very wise and fortune. Great way to learn the "right way " without too much self teaching, + a lot of grief, especially in the days' of film.
I learnt the fundamentals when I was a teenager in the '80s with a fully manual Russian Zenith 12XP, but I use SP and AP (sometimes with exposure comp and ISO limiting) most of the time now and I can't see the problem with that if you're going to trust the camera's light meter anyway?
A video on how to actually use manual mode, or tips on how to get started, would be great! (I have read tons of photo books but somehow ended up using aperture priority all the time anyway).
Way to many of them on CZcams Already :)
I was terrified of Manual Focusing. But after trying a few manual lenses, I can say that one of my favourite MFT lenses right now is the Samyang 12mm F2 lens (completely manual). Plus, I have come to love and appreciate the manual clutches on the Olympus/OM System Pro lenses, as on auto modes, the camera can't always focus quick enough, and pulling the manual clutch back and using the focus ring to get your focus is an amazing tool for getting a great and fast result without wanting to throw your camera against the wall, because your camera isn't focusing quick enough. I've learned that my OM System OM-1 Mark ii has a simultaneous AF+MF mode. I've not used it yet, so I can't comment, but I'll give it a go soon.
Still definitely scared even if I kind of have a general grasp of the theory. Somehow I get impatient with myself way too often even if there is zero pressure. Go figure 😂
Love it! There are only very specific circumstances where I'll shoot auto ISO (wildlife) or pick AP over manual, (mostly fast-paced events). 95% of the time I'm on manual mode and in fact, manual focus.
Thanks Juliett :) I thought you might like this video lol
You have definitely right!👍
You do not need a degree in optical physics to use a camera. It helps but the mark 1 eyeball and a pair of comfy shoes are probably more important.
Pre You Tube it was very difficult for me to get this semi figured out. I took garbage photos for years using film cameras. But this is for me and I refuse to give up trying to figure it all out. I am going to say I was confused not lazy. 😂 At least now you can just push the delete button and it doesn't cost you a fortune in processing. I will keep snapping away and have no plans giving up shooting on my Lumix cameras. Thanks for your confession Grant!! I assumed you had this all figured out. I enjoy your videos and watch all of them.
Thank You :) LOL No, I've got things FAR from figured out :) - Keep Going :)