DSLR Shots and Discussions

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 02:22 PM

Do you guys shoot full manual most of the time or do you do shutter or aperture priority?

Red__Zed · 05-23-2012, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Do you guys shoot full manual most of the time or do you do shutter or aperture priority?

I walk around in aperture priority in case I need to snap something quickly, but I usually go manual for anything I want to have turn out well

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Do you guys shoot full manual most of the time or do you do shutter or aperture priority?

Unless it's of something moving, I'm usually in aperture priority because its a lot quicker to compose a shot and control the DOF. Before using the manual setting, I take a shot full Auto, see what settings the camera uses and go from there.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Unless it's of something moving, I'm usually in aperture priority because its a lot quicker to compose a shot and control the DOF. Before using the manual setting, I take a shot full Auto, see what settings the camera uses and go from there.

I feel like such a newb in full auto when the flash pops up when I don't want it to.

onzedge · 05-23-2012, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I feel like such a newb in full auto when the flash pops up when I don't want it to.

You can disable the flash popping up on the 60D, even in Program mode.

Red__Zed · 05-23-2012, 03:14 PM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

I feel like such a newb in full auto when the flash pops up when I don't want it to.

flash free auto mode ftw

LunaZ · 05-23-2012, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Cmike2780

Unless it's of something moving, I'm usually in aperture priority because its a lot quicker to compose a shot and control the DOF. Before using the manual setting, I take a shot full Auto, see what settings the camera uses and go from there.

I do the same thing except with Program mode. It's kinda like Auto, but with being able to shift the exposure quickly. I find that works best for me when a moment happens without me having time to think about the shot or set up for it.
If I have time to set up for the shot, definitely Manual.
Aperture priority is a great mode too, but if you are not using Auto ISO (and set at 100-400), you can find yourself with some shutter speeds that are too long without a tripod.
I choose my ISO based on what I'm going to do with the pictures. If its just for posting here or on Facebook, I leave the ISO at Auto. The noise just isn't an issue at Internet posting size/resolution.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 02:36 PM

A friend of mine swears by Lightroom.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 02:39 PM

What's funny is I have this desire to get these DSLR cameras and then I see some of the shots taken with standard digital cameras and I'm like :|

NeoSHNIK · 05-23-2012, 02:45 PM

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What's funny is I have this desire to get these DSLR cameras and then I see some of the shots taken with standard digital cameras and I'm like :|

People with DSLR are just like to show off their big cameras and look professional.

LunaZ · 05-23-2012, 03:06 PM

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People with DSLR are just like to show off their big cameras and look professional.

Get a grip and use a lens hood for extra "look like a pro" points

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 03:07 PM

I definitely need a battery grip to add to the look.

m4a1mustang · 05-23-2012, 03:09 PM

I am super excited about shooting video with the 60D.

Red__Zed · 05-23-2012, 03:21 PM

so mike, I can do what I want in LR?

Does anybody know if I can do the same in aperture?

I'm too cheap to pick up photoshop

Cmike2780 · 05-23-2012, 03:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Red__Zed

so mike, I can do what I want in LR?

Does anybody know if I can do the same in aperture?

I'm too cheap to pick up photoshop

Yup, you can. You just mask an area with a brush and can adjust a specific area without effecting the rest of the image. You might even be able to pull those details out by just moving a slider and not having to apply a mask.

LR is about $150 and Aperture is about $100.

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