In manual exposure mode, the photographer chooses both aperture and shutter speed for exposure.
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How do metering and aperture setting play together in manual mode (Minolta X-700)?
I have been playing around with my mother's Minolta X-700 (objective: Minolta MD 50 mm f/1.7) and though I read the manual (here it is: Manual X-700), I am still unclear about one thing: When I use ...
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Can I use exposure compensation in manual mode with auto ISO on a Canon DSLR?
When I use the auto ISO setting in manual mode I can not find a way to dial in the exposure compensation on my Canon 550D. Is this possible at all?
I encountered this in a situation where I wanted to ...
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Why does the LCD show only black in Live View in manual mode on T3i, until I half-press the shutter?
I am trying to use my T3i in M mode and also use live mode. I don't seem to get an image on the LCD screen unless I press the shutter button 1/2. As soon as I take the picture the LCD screen goes ...
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Does Canon PowerShot G15 have manual F-number adjustment
As the question says, I have not been able to find out whether Canon PowerShot G15 has a manual F-number adjustment. I went through some reviews and specs but I haven't seen this there.
I'm asking ...
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Is there any difference between using a full manual lens for Nikon F-mount or using lens for another mount (say m42) with an F-mount adapter?
I'm looking for a very cheap (~$50), fast (large aperture), full manual (non-CPU) lens for my Nikon D7000.
After searching on eBay, I found that the same lenses (e.g. Vivitar 135mm f/2.8) are cheaper ...
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Is under/over exposing using shutter speed or aperture the same as using exposure compensation?
I was wondering if it is right to say that underexposing or overexposing by playing with shutter speed or aperture or ISO is the same as dialing in -+EV values in manual exposure?
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What are the best manual settings for shooting indoors? [closed]
Hey I've just bought a DSLR and I'm doing a bit of shooting indoors at my home. I was wondering if anyone could recommend the best Manual exposure settings for doing this. I have a Canon 1100D with ...
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Do professionals use auto mode?
I know some amateur photographers who's been taking photos for quite some time and feel they're "cool" because they use manual settings. They also bash newbies who buy expensive DSLRs who just shoot ...
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How do I use a manual ring flash?
I have just purchased (impulse) a Viltrox JY-670 - Its a Hong Kong import - built well but its not TTL so its 100% manual ! yay fun !
What on earth do I do with the numbers on the back - already ...
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Why is the sky in photos always too white?
Why do I never seem to get a clear picture of the sky during the day, even with white puffy clouds in the sky? It always looks over exposed and whitened out? I am using a Nikon D3100, no lens hood, ...
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How to use pop-flash for a night shot in manual mode?
I recently bought Nikon D7000 with 18-105mm. I am a newbie for DSLRs but improving day by day. I see that when taking pics after sun set or in low light in manual mode with flash( pop up) it over ...
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Nikon D5100 M Mode (Manual) settings reset for every shot whilst the camera pointing to the same object
I've just noticed that whilst shooting with my D5100 using M mode settings reset after each shot.
Say, the camera is on a tripod pointing to an object. I've balanced out the exposure to a 0, aperture ...
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Compact Camera Upgrade [duplicate]
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What options are there for a camera that's smaller than a full DSLR, but not a point-and-shoot?
I very much like to play with photography, and I'm getting tired of ...
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Why does shutter speed on my D7000 change after every shot in manual mode? [duplicate]
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Nikon D5100 M Mode (Manual) settings reset for every shot whilst the camera pointing to the same object
My D7000 is not working properly. No matter what lens I have ...
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How does TTL flash work in manual exposure mode?
I got the Metz 44 AF-1 flash recently that is TTL capable for my Canon 550D, and have been reading around to get a better understanding of using flash on-camera (Neil Van Niekerk's article on flash ...
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How to capture detail of craters on the moon?
How can I photograph the moon so that I see detail of the craters and mountains?
I have a Canon EOS 550D (T2i) and tried "No Flash", "P" as well as creative auto mode, but to no avail. Every time I ...
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Why is exposure meter reading not changing in Manual mode?
I own a Nikon D90.
I am new to exposure setting. In Manual mode, I could see the exposure meter changing towards right of zero and towards left of zero informing about under exposure and over ...
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Why don't most compacts have manual controls?
Can anyone please explain to me, why most recent compact-cameras (even by professional manufacturers like Nikon or Canon) don't have options for manual shutter/aperture-control? All they have are ...
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Which camera offers flexible remote control and good manual controls?
I want to switch to a system camera, preferably one from the Micro Four Thirds or Four Thirds systems. Since I also want to do experimental technical setups like time lapse or astrophotography, I have ...
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What automatic modes are appropriate, if any, for outdoor vs. indoor situations? [duplicate]
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Why would I use manual camera controls instead of the automatic modes?
I am asking this question particularly relevant to photography in
Sunlight
Indoors
I hope the ...
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What camera priority mode should I use for HDR photos?
I believe the best way to get HDR shots is by using the Av mode, so the depth of field is consistent across 2-3 images.
Should I be switching to manual mode and changing the shutter speed with a ...
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Why can't I take a photo in dark with auto focus, manual mode?
I'm dorking around with a Nikon D80 and I am a total beginner. I am trying to shoot some light trails but the darn thing doesn't even take a picture. I am in manual mode with the bulb setting. For ...
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Can the Canon 5D Mark II be set to save exposure settings on auto power off?
I usually use my 5D mark II in manual mode, with auto power off enabled, but every time it auto powers off, my exposure settings (shutter speed, aperture, iso) are lost. It seems like there should be ...
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What are the benefits of Av vs. Tv vs. Manual exposure modes?
So what's the benefit of using one over the other? The way I understand it, in Av or Tv, you only have to adjust the shutter or aperture, and the rest is done automatically for you...is this correct? ...
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Why would I use manual camera controls instead of the automatic modes?
I'm very new to digital photography, so I still haven't gotten the hang of all this exposure and ISO stuff, etc. I have a Canon EOS T3.
My question is how big of a difference does it make using ...
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What compact interchangeable lens cameras have manual video?
I'm looking to buy a single camera to use both as a personal snapshot camera and as a video camera to document my artistic work (mainly kinetic sculptures and light installations). The micro four ...
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How do I change the exposure setting in manual mode on a Canon EOS 550D?
I have recently bought a Canon EOS 550D. In the Manual Mode, I am unable to change the exposure level. What am I missing here? I am sure there must be a way to change it.
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Are there general rules for selecting the correct shutter speed and ISO in manual mode?
I have purchased my first DSLR (a Canon 500D) and have been playing around quite a lot within the aperture priority mode, with auto shutter speed and ISO.
Anyways as I would like to become a better ...
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What is the quantitative relation between f/# of the lens (aperture), exposure, and ISO?
Let's say we shoot with a DSLR camera and we have two interchangeable lenses.
Lens #1 has aperture f/X, X between 1 and 2 (see below).
Lens #2 is f/4.5. Same focal length and other characteristics as ...
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How do I know I have the correct exposure when shooting in manual mode?
I have a Canon XTI which I've been using for a few years now. Most of the time I'm been shooting in one of the "semi-manual" modes like aperture priority or shutter priority, but now I'd like to try ...
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Best camera settings for photographing text?
I am using my S95 to photograph text documents (both paper & microfilm) for OCR. I have already asked about the problems of how to best photograph a computer screen for microfilm, but I've been ...
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Metering - How to account for the light from the flash
I pretty much use Manual mode (in my Nikon D40) and learning quite a lot from it. Though I understand "Metering" for correct exposure, I've trouble understanding it while using Flash (both in-built as ...
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How to Force my Nikon D5000 to take a photo in low light?
Every so often I try to take a picture in low light, usually indoors and find that my camera attempts to focus, grumbles a bit and then refuses to take the shot.
This is annoying, not least because I ...
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Help motivate me to use my SLR's manual mode
(Was: Help motivate me to go beyond being a point-and-shooter)
I'm aware of the existing 'getting started with photography' questions, but what I'm asking here is slightly different:
I've had SLR ...
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What manual setting for portrait?
I have the following harware:
Canon 550
Canon EF 50mm F1.4 lens
Canon 580EX II
What is the optimal manual setting when shooting portraits?
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Manual photography cheat sheet — where can I find one, or what should be on it?
I have been trying to shoot more in manual modes (both camera and flash). At this point, I understand all the concepts, but all the adjustments slow me down.
I'd like to have a "cheat sheet" with ...
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How do I get the d3000's electronic rangefinder to display when I use an AI lens?
I bought a Vivitar 70-210 Macro Focusing Zoom lens for my Nikon D3000. After using it for a while, I've noticed that a lot of my shots are slightly out of focus - a side effect of my inexperience with ...
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What advantages does manual mode have over aperture priority mode?
I'm wondering what are the most compelling reasons to switch to manual mode on my DSLR. I mostly just use aperture priority mode so I have good control over the depth of field combined with an ...
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Should I buy a DSLR to get started?
I'm really interested in getting into serious or even professional photography. I've read some articles about fundamental concepts like aperture, exposure, ISO sensitivity, etc., and I want to get the ...
