shadowfox
Darkroom printing lives
First of all, yes, I think we all agree that we like ALL MANUAL when the object and scenery allows.
I don't think that's what Ruben is after.
I think just like other favoritism when it comes to method or gear, it depends on your preference.
If you don't mind your subject being a bit blurry, but your picture does emphasize the subject and its surrounding, then maybe you prefer Aperture-priority (like myself).
But if you're strict on nailing the sharpness, then probably you'll like it more if you control the shutter speed.
Of course I'm not saying that you can't adjust artistically to achieve some wanted blur using shutter-speed priority. It's just a preference.
Good question, Ruben.
I don't think that's what Ruben is after.
I think just like other favoritism when it comes to method or gear, it depends on your preference.
If you don't mind your subject being a bit blurry, but your picture does emphasize the subject and its surrounding, then maybe you prefer Aperture-priority (like myself).
But if you're strict on nailing the sharpness, then probably you'll like it more if you control the shutter speed.
Of course I'm not saying that you can't adjust artistically to achieve some wanted blur using shutter-speed priority. It's just a preference.
Good question, Ruben.
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ruben
Guest
Yes Will, for me the element of speed is the decisive one. Your subject is mooving, or may move suddenly, and the photographer is mooving too, as within seconds or less the target is gone.
Not that every shot is about speed, nor every situation is to be approached by fast shutter speeds. Depth of field is to be controlled many times too. Yet, all in all, for me, speed is decisive.
Nevertheless, I do reckognize that within the genre any style is legitime.
Cheers,
Ruben
Not that every shot is about speed, nor every situation is to be approached by fast shutter speeds. Depth of field is to be controlled many times too. Yet, all in all, for me, speed is decisive.
Nevertheless, I do reckognize that within the genre any style is legitime.
Cheers,
Ruben
robert blu
quiet photographer
My RF is only manual so no choice, but I'm planning to go to a aperture priority camera, probably quiocker in certain difficult circumstances. When using (now not so oft) my Nikon F100or my FM2 I always use aperture priority because ehmm...easier for me to rotate the diagphram command on the lens ! Of course I know that if I need for any reason a quick time I have to choice a open diaphram.
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peterm1
Veteran
Aren't you folk who write that you " only have a manual camera so the topic is not relevant," missing the point?
Even with a camera with only manual exposure settings, you have the choice to either favor the aperture setting or favor the speed setting. Even with manual cameras, my most common style of photography (street and landscape) dictates that I first choose an aperture setting that suits the composition THEN select whatever speed (within reason and the constraints of getting a sharp picture) my meter tells me to use.
My choice is based on the aperture first not the speed in perhaps 90% of such photos (except perhaps when I might want to catch the movement of trees in the wind or waves on the beach etc and might favor a slow shutter speed for the purpose.)
Even with a camera with only manual exposure settings, you have the choice to either favor the aperture setting or favor the speed setting. Even with manual cameras, my most common style of photography (street and landscape) dictates that I first choose an aperture setting that suits the composition THEN select whatever speed (within reason and the constraints of getting a sharp picture) my meter tells me to use.
My choice is based on the aperture first not the speed in perhaps 90% of such photos (except perhaps when I might want to catch the movement of trees in the wind or waves on the beach etc and might favor a slow shutter speed for the purpose.)
robert blu
quiet photographer
Aren't you folk who write that you " only have a manual camera so the topic is not relevant," missing the point?
good point peterm1, now I realize it is like you say, even when I use manual cameras ! Sometime i set the desired aperture, then a set the times and eventually minor adjustement of aperture.
rob
good point peterm1, now I realize it is like you say, even when I use manual cameras ! Sometime i set the desired aperture, then a set the times and eventually minor adjustement of aperture.
rob
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alexz
Well-known
My approach to street is all manual, mostly implied by two factors: camera operative convenience and personal preference. After years of advanced AF SLR experience I got tired of the technology and learning and to be in charge of what is happening rather then allowing camera to enforce the rules was something I was after going to RFs.
Besides, Leica (aside of M7) just screams for manual control, and I'd say experience is what bring the manual control to an intuitive level when that doesn't detract your ability to catch the "decisive moment"
Having said that, Leica-specific layout somehow implied (at least for me) kind of manual "shutter priority" mode while on streets - the shutter dial can hardly be instantly operated while shooting on-the-go, however it is easy to shift around aperture ring by a finger when camera is held at your eye being ready to squeeze the button instantly. So that I usually have the shutter set at about the middle od expected exposure ranges given the expected lighting conditions distribution, then adjust per particular scene by aperture.
Besides, Leica (aside of M7) just screams for manual control, and I'd say experience is what bring the manual control to an intuitive level when that doesn't detract your ability to catch the "decisive moment"
Having said that, Leica-specific layout somehow implied (at least for me) kind of manual "shutter priority" mode while on streets - the shutter dial can hardly be instantly operated while shooting on-the-go, however it is easy to shift around aperture ring by a finger when camera is held at your eye being ready to squeeze the button instantly. So that I usually have the shutter set at about the middle od expected exposure ranges given the expected lighting conditions distribution, then adjust per particular scene by aperture.
rogue_designer
Reciprocity Failure
I tend to favor the aperture as the critical factor in exposure. Either using Aperture priority with those cameras so equipped, or aperture first when using a manual body.
I've sold any body I have that was Shutter priority only - drove me crazy. I can see why some people like it, but that's just not the way my brain works.
I've sold any body I have that was Shutter priority only - drove me crazy. I can see why some people like it, but that's just not the way my brain works.