Which camera mode do you often use? / myLot

Guangzhou, China

February 12, 2017 8:18pm CST

When I bought my DSLR, the seller told me usually I could take good photos with the mode "P" (program). And I follow it. But sometimes I will also try the mode "A" (aperture priority), especially when I take a photo for people. Occasionally when I take a night view photo, I will try the mode "S" (shurter priority). Of course it is better for me to make the camera stay stable at first.

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Bhem

@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

13 Feb 17

How I wish I have DSLR camera too. I always like taking pictures. A friend told me I have my passion in taking good pictures. Frustrated here.

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youless

@youless (112131)

• Guangzhou, China

13 Feb 17

Today the DSLR is less expensive than before and you shall try to get one

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Bhem

@JustBhem (70555)

• Davao, Philippines

13 Feb 17

@youless Yes! Maybe it will take time for me to save. Lol Thanks for thr information.

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Sunrise Fan

@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

13 Feb 17

Did you not try to ask for photopgrahy tips from your friends who are into the photography hobby(especially those using DSLRs)?

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youless

@youless (112131)

• Guangzhou, China

13 Feb 17

Those professional photographers may use manual mode mainly

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Sunrise Fan

@sunrisefan (28524)

• Philippines

13 Feb 17

@youless Yes, they use it manually and that's exactly what you should ask for - the tips in doing the settings manually :)

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43915)

• Cambridge, England

13 Feb 17

I usually use the 'P' mode but if I want to control the depth of field (so that, for example, only the near objects are in focus and the background is out of focus) I would use the 'A' setting with a large aperture and if I am taking a picture of a fast-moving object, I would use the 'S' (shutter priority) setting with a fast shutter speed (or a very slow one if I am taking pictures of fireworks or a night shot).

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Just an Ordinary Owl?

@owlwings (43915)

• Cambridge, England

13 Feb 17

@youless Well, of course one needs a tripod for long exposures (and when using a very long telephoto lens) because camera shake then becomes a problem.

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youless

@youless (112131)

• Guangzhou, China

13 Feb 17

@owlwings Since my tripod is big and heavy, I have never brought it outside. I have a small tripod but I also don't use it.

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youless

@youless (112131)

• Guangzhou, China

13 Feb 17

Exactly! But if we use a very slow shutter to take photos of the fireworks or night view, it is better to use the tripod.

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Michelle

@infatuatedbby (94921)

• United States

13 Feb 17

I use automatic so I dont have to adjust. My boyfriend likes Manual (M setting)

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youless

@youless (112131)

• Guangzhou, China

13 Feb 17

That is so cool to use the manual mode

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Michelle

@infatuatedbby (94921)

• United States

13 Feb 17

@youless I don't he does =) Lol

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Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70035)

• United States

13 Feb 17

I could not understand all these things on cameras or what they mean. But I do not have a good camera. I want one so badly. It is on my wish list youless. I am happy you are making the most of your camera. You will share some photos hopefully with us soon. Maybe even you will take a photo of your camera somehow for us to see how nice it is haha

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youless

@youless (112131)

• Guangzhou, China

14 Feb 17

In fact you can read the camera instruction book carefully at first. After that, reading some books about photography and it will be so helpful.

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Oshy

@TiarasOceanView (70035)

• United States

14 Feb 17

@youless Indeed youless. I hope you can post some photo with this lovely camera you have.