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What modes do you usually use on your camera?

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JRS:
I see myself using, most of the time, the AV mode, auto ISO and sometimes I manually set the ISO, lower if I have a tripod or high ISO if I want faster shutter speed...

What about you?

1982chris911:
C1-C3 with individual settings one for brackets, one for fast action (1600 ISO - sharpness +5), one for portraits... All using Manual or AV mode as base     

JerryKnight:
For weddings, I use full manual exclusively. I've been tempted to use aperture priority a few times outdoors, in wildly varying light, but my manual shooting is getting better as I learn to constantly monitor the meter and histograms.

I'm not saying the "semi-automatic" modes aren't good or that they shouldn't be used, but in most wedding photography (in my experience) you need absolute control over the camera - any guessing the camera has to do is an opportunity for the camera to get it wrong. If you're in a setting where you can trust the automatic settings, or at least you can check on the automatic settings and adjust them and take the shot again, then they are fantastic to use. If you're in a situation where the photo has to be as good as possible the first time with no time to retry, then learning to wield the camera in full manual is the way to go.

I haven't even used the Auto ISO feature on the 5D3 yet. I know I can restrict it to a specific range of values, but I think that I should be able to set the aperture, shutter speed, ISO, focus, framing, and composition at the same time. It's exhausting and sometimes daunting, but when it's done right, it's the best way to consistently get great photos.

wickidwombat:
pretty much Only Manual mode unless i'm using bulb off a tripod for really long exposures or things like fireworks
that sort of thing

PhilDrinkwater:
This isn't a smart arse answer, but whichever will get me the photo I want. In reality, manual in studio and 70% manual and 30% aperture priority. I rarely use shutter priority or the fully automatic modes. With the 5d3 will be using ap and auto iso a fair amount in the evening.

Knowing how to confidently use all modes would benefit every photographer. Not knowing will mean there's always going to be a situation you don't get the best you could.

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