Comments on: Understanding Digital Camera Modes http://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=understanding-digital-camera-modes The Mansurovs provide various digital photography tips, tutorials and guides to photographers Thu, 24 May 2012 07:16:45 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: photographypainterhttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-22345 photographypainter Wed, 23 May 2012 09:59:31 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-22345 When I first got my Nikon D70 I used aperture priority primarily, and manual for night shots and panoramas, including manual focus, but having read Ken Rockwell on using the D70 I now no longer see the point to Aperture and Shutter priority, when you can make all the same adjustments, much quicker, in Program Mode by twirling one of the wheels. If I set my camera up in all 3 modes the settings are all the same unless I over or under expose. When you have your camera set in Program mode the front dial sets depth of field/ aperture or exposure/shutter. I would love someone to explain the point of using aperture and shutter priority, because the only person I have found on the internet who doesn't keep repeating the same mantra is http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d90/users-guide/controls-top.htm When I first got my Nikon D70 I used aperture priority primarily, and manual for night shots and panoramas, including manual focus, but having read Ken Rockwell on using the D70 I now no longer see the point to Aperture and Shutter priority, when you can make all the same adjustments, much quicker, in Program Mode by twirling one of the wheels. If I set my camera up in all 3 modes the settings are all the same unless I over or under expose. When you have your camera set in Program mode the front dial sets depth of field/ aperture or exposure/shutter. I would love someone to explain the point of using aperture and shutter priority, because the only person I have found on the internet who doesn’t keep repeating the same mantra is http://www.kenrockwell.com/nikon/d90/users-guide/controls-top.htm

]]> By: kimberlyhttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-21901 kimberly Thu, 17 May 2012 14:06:39 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-21901 Hi there, I have a question about spot metering. When I use sport metering on my canon 7D for portraiture I want to meter off the subject however, the focus square in the middle only allows this metering and then the focus is also in the same place. Canon only allows spot metering from the center focal point. How do I change focal points without changing the metering. All this is in manual too. Hi there,
I have a question about spot metering. When I use sport metering on my canon 7D for portraiture I want to meter off the subject however, the focus square in the middle only allows this metering and then the focus is also in the same place. Canon only allows spot metering from the center focal point. How do I change focal points without changing the metering. All this is in manual too.

]]> By: Srikanthhttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-21150 Srikanth Fri, 04 May 2012 18:41:12 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-21150 Hi, I am using Nikon d5100 with 18-55 mm 3.5-5.6 lens. When I started, the aperture Ring was changing correspondingly to f stop selected. When i am at 18 mm i use to get full ring and when I zoom to 55mm, I use to get almost half ring. After I started Playing with it for a while suddenly my camera started behaving differently. It's not changing the ring size even I am zooming in to 55mm.Please help me in explaining this. Hi,
I am using Nikon d5100 with 18-55 mm
3.5-5.6 lens. When I started, the aperture
Ring was changing correspondingly to f stop
selected. When i am at 18 mm i use to
get full ring and when I zoom to 55mm,
I use to get almost half ring. After I started
Playing with it for a while suddenly my camera
started behaving differently. It’s not changing
the ring size even I am zooming in to 55mm.

Please help me in explaining this.

]]> By: Mellanyhttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-20340 Mellany Wed, 02 May 2012 07:35:15 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-20340 Hi Nasim,If I switch my D3000 Camera on "M" mode I will set also my lens to Manual? Hi Nasim,

If I switch my D3000 Camera on “M” mode I will set also my lens to Manual?

]]> By: kashoonihttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-17259 kashooni Thu, 15 Mar 2012 16:17:15 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-17259 1) You explained issues just right fo rme. thanks for that good job. 2) What is the name of the mode on which the camera will take a picture every so often (based on your setting i. e. 5 seconds, 5 minutes, 1 hour, etc.). 3) I have an Olympus fe-280 8mp point & shoot Camera. would you know if it contains the above mode. Regards Kashooni 1) You explained issues just right fo rme. thanks for that good job.
2) What is the name of the mode on which the camera will take a picture every so often (based on your setting i. e. 5 seconds, 5 minutes, 1 hour, etc.).
3) I have an Olympus fe-280 8mp point & shoot Camera. would you know if it contains the above mode.
Regards
Kashooni

]]> By: Babarhttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-15111 Babar Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:48:37 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-15111 Sir, i am able to shoot better pictures since i have been reading your articles. You are doing a fabulous job helping the amateurs.Thanks a lot. Sir, i am able to shoot better pictures since i have been reading your articles.
You are doing a fabulous job helping the amateurs.

Thanks a lot.

]]> By: Brendanhttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-14955 Brendan Wed, 01 Feb 2012 11:07:29 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-14955 Hi Nasim,Thank you for the great explanations on well, everything!There is one thing I am wondering though... Do you use Auto ISO or Manual ISO when in Aperture Priority Mode (or P/S/M modes for that matter)?You have posted some excellent pics in your Shutter Speed section. What ISO did you use for the dolphin, the waterfall and the second pic of the Caspian Tern (with water splash)? http://mansurovs.com/what-is-shutter-speed-in-photographyThank you! Hi Nasim,

Thank you for the great explanations on well, everything!

There is one thing I am wondering though…
Do you use Auto ISO or Manual ISO when in Aperture Priority Mode (or P/S/M modes for that matter)?

You have posted some excellent pics in your Shutter Speed section. What ISO did you use for the dolphin, the waterfall and the second pic of the Caspian Tern (with water splash)?
http://mansurovs.com/what-is-shutter-speed-in-photography

Thank you!

]]> By: Nileshttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-11324 Niles Fri, 02 Sep 2011 02:48:25 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-11324 Hi Nasim, i have recently bought a D7000 and a 28~300 VR lens, i am using Apeture priority , but i still cannot get a nice picture. you have mentioned if i set the apeture the camera will choose the right settings, but i get darker picture. the exposure has issue, i need to manually increase the exposure level based on the F level i set. what mistake am i making? thanks Niles Hi Nasim,
i have recently bought a D7000 and a 28~300 VR lens, i am using Apeture priority , but i still cannot get a nice picture. you have mentioned if i set the apeture the camera will choose the right settings, but i get darker picture. the exposure has issue, i need to manually increase the exposure level based on the F level i set. what mistake am i making?
thanks
Niles

]]> By: Paulhttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-2717 Paul Mon, 08 Aug 2011 04:40:16 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-2717 Hi Nasim,I have a Nikon D300s and I would like to know and understand how depth of field preview button works. Can you give me a walkthrough on this. I tried searching through the internet and I don't see any guides on how this function works. Even the manual does not explain the functionality. I really want to utilize this camera function but I need some help. Im using a 35mm 1.8G DX lens.Thanks in advance Hi Nasim,

I have a Nikon D300s and I would like to know and understand how depth of field preview button works. Can you give me a walkthrough on this. I tried searching through the internet and I don’t see any guides on how this function works. Even the manual does not explain the functionality. I really want to utilize this camera function but I need some help. Im using a 35mm 1.8G DX lens.

Thanks in advance

]]> By: Christine Dursthttp://mansurovs.com/understanding-digital-camera-modes#comment-2716 Christine Durst Tue, 05 Jul 2011 15:14:47 +0000 http://mansurovs.com/?p=6774#comment-2716 Thanks... I've been experimenting in Manual but think the Av mode might work well for me when I'm shooting in certain settings.Feedback on my images is welcome... oh and also am upgrading from my Canon T1i and have the opportunity to get an EXCELLENT deal on the 5d Mark II w/ the 24-105 L series lens. Thoughts??? Could get similar for 7d (education pricing - being a teacher has extra perks sometimes!). Thanks… I’ve been experimenting in Manual but think the Av mode might work well for me when I’m shooting in certain settings.

Feedback on my images is welcome… oh and also am upgrading from my Canon T1i and have the opportunity to get an EXCELLENT deal on the 5d Mark II w/ the 24-105 L series lens. Thoughts??? Could get similar for 7d (education pricing – being a teacher has extra perks sometimes!).

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