How Do You Shoot?

[paulnj]

I CAN shoot in any mode, but AP gives me the desired SPEED/ DOF I desire. Personally, I see no reason to use my camera as a P&S, but admittedly have a few times ;)

OK 3 LB trigger one up me guy, my MP5 has a selector on it and I can pull the trigger once and spray

[nighteye]

Hi Speed, I'm hooked on AP auto. I thought I'd like a fully manual system so I bought a Bessa R, L and a couple of lenses (21/4, 35/2.5). It wasn't only to try fully manual. I was wondering what the rage was about rangefinders. I've concluded that they aren't as versitle as an SLR but they are compact and light and do work well at slower shutter speeds. However I was never quite ready with the camera for the shot. Just setting the aperture and focusing are enough steps for me to deal with. A few years ago I decided I needed an upgrade in my equipment. I was using my ancient Nikon FE. I was lured in by the temptations of auto focus, matrix metering and the like. So I bought an F4. I think my photography actually suffered because of it. I'm not slamming the camera. It's a great tool. I just think it offers too many options for my simple needs. The simplicity of AP Auto is the only mode I use.

[Speed]

Hi Speed, I'm hooked on AP auto. I thought I'd like a fully manual system so I bought a Bessa R, L and a couple of lenses (21/4, 35/2.5). It wasn't only to try fully manual. I was wondering what the rage was about rangefinders. I've concluded that they aren't as versitle as an SLR but they are compact and light and do work well at slower shutter speeds. However I was never quite ready with the camera for the shot. Just setting the aperture and focusing are enough steps for me to deal with. A few years ago I decided I needed an upgrade in my equipment. I was using my ancient Nikon FE. I was lured in by the temptations of auto focus, matrix metering and the like. So I bought an F4. I think my photography actually suffered because of it. I'm not slamming the camera. It's a great tool. I just think it offers too many options for my simple needs. The simplicity of AP Auto is the only mode I use.

I understand entirely! Aperture Priority meets my needs, and is quick to use. I'm a firm believer in Keeping It Simple!

Thanks for playing along!

[Old Timer]

I understand entirely! Aperture Priority meets my needs, and is quick to use. I'm a firm believer in Keeping It Simple!

Thanks for playing along!

Speed, this has been a great thread!! Thanks for getting it started and keeping up the matienance on it. I had not responded until now mainly because I don't use just one method. I use all the controls that Nikon put on the camera and use what ever I think is appropriate for the situation I am shooting under. I will say that on the cameras that have them I have never used the pre programed situation settings (what ever they are called). Other than that they are all used when I feel they are appropriate. See, that's why I hadn't posted pretty boring answer.

[Speed]

Speed, this has been a great thread!! Thanks for getting it started and keeping up the matienance on it. I had not responded until now mainly because I don't use just one method. I use all the controls that Nikon put on the camera and use what ever I think is appropriate for the situation I am shooting under. I will say that on the cameras that have them I have never used the pre programed situation settings (what ever they are called). Other than that they are all used when I feel they are appropriate. See, that's why I hadn't posted pretty boring answer.

I'm glad you've enjoyed the thread. I've found it quite interesting.

You answer is similar to a couple of others - whatever the situation calls for. Some folks shoot like that. Some prefer shutter priority, some like aperture priority, and some prefer program mode, though they tend to modify it and not shoot the straight settings.

Obviously, there is no right or wrong answer. Everyone shoots how they are comfortable shooting. For me, aperture priority takes care of the bulk of my needs. I'm comfortable with it, and I trust my camera's meters to give me the correct exposure. And in situations where I know the light/scene/etc is going to "trick" the meter, then I dial in exposure compensation. Works for me.

Thanks for participating, and I'm really glad that you have enjoyed this as well.