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07/27/2006 02:03:58 AM · #1 |
 Challenge: Manual mode
Details:Show off your photographer skills by shooting in the manual mode only.
 Extra Rules: To make the challenge more challenging your Tv must be = or > 1/125 and your Av must be = or < 8.0. Failure to shoot in manual mode and within the Tv and Av limits are grounds for DQ.
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07/27/2006 02:05:42 AM · #2 |
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07/27/2006 02:16:34 AM · #3 |
| I bet the P Moders are shaking in their boots. :P |
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07/27/2006 02:18:22 AM · #4 |
The cool part about this....... when I started here I didn't know diddly about manual mode but now, I actually understood the challenge suggestion.
Thanks to some great folks here. :) |
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07/27/2006 02:24:13 AM · #5 |
WHAT??? you expect us to use that scary, nightmarish "M" mode?!!! :p
Bring it on, mister! |
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07/27/2006 03:01:12 AM · #6 |
You think I'm scared...let's do this !!
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07/27/2006 03:05:54 AM · #7 |
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07/27/2006 03:09:34 AM · #8 |
(hands up in air)
Question, sir. Why "Tv must be = or > 1/125 and your Av must be = or < 8.0" ? I'm learning and curious. |
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07/27/2006 03:40:54 AM · #9 |
Makes you pay attention to the details and not allow the camera to do all the work...watch those highlights and make sure it's not blurry...it's all on you.
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07/27/2006 03:46:35 AM · #10 |
uhm, I always shoot in manual mode... that would be a free study ;-)
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07/27/2006 04:55:03 AM · #11 |
Yeah that's a good challenge. Especially if everyone is used to auto modes. I think probably 98% of every photo I take is in Manual. Probably cuz I started out with a Pentax K1000 specifically so I could learn manual :-)
I couldn't imagine not using Manual, honestly. Sometimes I use aperture or shutter priority, but I always feel trapped. The most use they get is getting a quick opinion of what my camera thinks the exposure should be.
It's always wrong ;-)
-Hideo |
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07/27/2006 05:19:51 AM · #12 |
| OK, I'm the odd person here. I shoot in P mode almost 90% of the time because my camera is able to get it right for me. I only sometimes shoot in Aperture or Shutter priority (semi-auto mode) when I'm shooting moving subjects or when I need to control the DOF. I dont use Manual at all except for when I need long exposures or when I'm playing with my IR filter. I guess this Manual challenge will be really tough for me :p |
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07/27/2006 05:45:07 AM · #13 |
Honestly I wish I could get pictures to turn out well in automatic modes. I've met a few photographers who had some pretty incredible photos from full auto.
-Hideo |
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07/27/2006 06:01:10 AM · #14 |
Originally posted by redsunphotography:
Honestly I wish I could get pictures to turn out well in automatic modes. I've met a few photographers who had some pretty incredible photos from full auto. |
You've got a good camera. Me suspect that it is your personal requirements or expectations are too high :p That's a good thing! |
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07/27/2006 06:13:40 AM · #15 |
Originally posted by Southern Gentleman:
Av must be = or < 8.0 |
Less numerically or less open? |
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07/27/2006 06:16:35 AM · #16 |
Ok, I never knew Av and Tv were considered manual mode...LOL I always thought that only the M was manual mode!
I guess I shoot in manual 100% of the time, then.
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07/27/2006 06:16:50 AM · #17 |
I don't mind using Manual mode for the challenge but I feel the limitations on aperture and shutter speed restrict what kind of picture you can shoot. The slow shutter speed pretty much eliminates anything handheld with a telephoto lens. Is this intended to force people to shoot a studio set-up with artificial light? Not my cup of tea but I suppose people will learn from it.
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07/27/2006 06:22:12 AM · #18 |
| Are there modes other than Manual? |
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07/27/2006 06:32:14 AM · #19 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Are there modes other than Manual? |
I didn't think so.
AV and TV aren't manual Jennifer ;-)
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07/27/2006 06:33:52 AM · #20 |
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Are there modes other than Manual? |
I supose it are, in distant land, far far from here! But it´s complete unusefull. Why can I left my art to a computer?
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07/27/2006 06:52:53 AM · #21 |
Originally posted by biteme:
Originally posted by pawdrix:
Are there modes other than Manual? |
I didn't think so.
AV and TV aren't manual Jennifer ;-) |
Ackkk. Running back to my corner now. I read his suggestion as Av and Tv being manual. It is the first time in the forum I have seen Av and Tv used other than talking about Aperture Priority and Shutter Priority...LOL
In that case, I only shoot in manual when doing studio portraits or in difficult light. ;o)
Jenn
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07/27/2006 08:14:40 AM · #22 |
I've never shot in any modes other than M but only to see how they worked. P and A seem too cold. I've never liked the results so M is where I keep it tuned.
Considering this is a learning site, I'd hope that more people use M to really feel or control what's going on. It's a challenge and by no means easy but very rewarding.
Message edited by author 2006-07-27 08:15:30. |
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07/27/2006 08:20:49 AM · #23 |
M and AV are all i use. i don't like the camera making decisions for me.
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07/27/2006 08:23:58 AM · #24 |
Originally posted by crayon:
OK, I'm the odd person here. I shoot in P mode almost 90% of the time ... |
You're not alone. I shoot in Aperture mode most of the time, Shutter mode once in awhile, Manual rarely - exp comp +/- gets used alot. ;^) |
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07/27/2006 08:26:01 AM · #25 |
Originally posted by coolhar:
... The slow shutter speed pretty much eliminates anything handheld with a telephoto lens. ... |
He said => 1/125, so it's faster shutter speeds to be used.
I think the aperture should be =< 8 (instead of < 8).
Overall, it sounds like fun. ;^) |
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Challenge: Manual mode
Extra Rules: To make the challenge more challenging your Tv must be = or > 1/125 and your Av must be = or < 8.0. Failure to shoot in manual mode and within the Tv and Av limits are grounds for DQ.
