In manual exposure mode, the photographer chooses both aperture and shutter speed for exposure.
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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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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 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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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 ...
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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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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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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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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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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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Why does shutter speed on my D7000 change after every shot in manual mode? [duplicate]
Possible Duplicate:
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 ...
