Take Photos On AV Mode! Stop Shooting On Manual!

AV Mode Is Better. Stop shooting on manual. This is why I use Aperture Priority a lot of the time, especially when I'm in a natural light situation and I'm shooting a model trying to shoot outside and go quick. I always default to aperture priority. See when I use aperture priority and the camera settings I use when I'm outside chasing the sun, trying to shoot quick and get nice images. #Aperture, #AVMode

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Jay P. Morgan has been working as a Commercial Photographer and Film Director in the Los Angeles area for more than 20 years developing an impressive list of clients from Paramount to McDonald's. Jay P.'s experience with elaborate set design and extensive lighting are key to the success of his illustrative work.

[PaulMcElligott]

I think the mark of a experienced photographer is knowing which mode works best for you under the circumstances. Aperture priority works great, except when it doesn’t. Being overly dogmatic isn’t particularly helpful, and what works for you isn’t necessarily the answer for everyone else.

[StephenRansom]

Very applicable in brighter light. I've been using this much more lately for the reasons you point out. It can get problematic when in lower light and your shutter speed drops below acceptable handheld speed if you're not paying attention and upping the ISO accordingly.

[MarkHayes-pr]

Heard this explained several times. But the way you explained it, it all made sense. Tyvm for this video.

[GeoffHudson]

I've been into photography for a long time and embarrassed to see how frustrated I've been since the cameras have come out with so many automatic settings... without looking to a channel like this for help! For the last few years, it seems that the cameras have constantly been fighting me to counteract what I'm trying to do. Just seeing that simple triangle makes such sense to understand how the auto-iso setting is fighting me. You're a great teacher and appreciate your hard work!

[SpaklesDr]

Very good advice for beginning photographers thanks!. Choose your artistic goal and use the mode that lets you get there. Usually Shutter or Aperture priority gets the job done.

[kathynassa]

I think some get so hung up on shooting in Manual and if we don’t…… we think we are less of a photographer. I know I’ve felt this way myself at times because years of educating myself you are taught to learn manual mode as the ultimate goal. But this is not the case in all situations. I’m learning to be more flexible and change things up and not be so stuck in manual mode. Thanks for your always fantastic information!

[makestuffmike]

I love this. Manual mode isn’t the end all be all. The right mode for the situation is the one that lets you get the shot. Sometimes manual just isn’t fast enough!

[EJKelly]

I just started to do this, but I also use exposure compensation dial. Works well. Less thinking and fiddling with the camera. Good video. Thanks

[allysonstrachan]

You just became my new favourite based on this video alone! Thank you sir!

[RVKevin]

This is a super helpful tip. I had no idea it can be that easy. I will be practicing these skills to improve.
Great video, thank you JP

[ControlTouchMaster]

After 30 years of photography, I find myself predominantly using aperture and shutter priority modes. I will use manual mode when taking action shots in low light situations.

[potofflavours]

I mistakenly switched to av mode unknowingly while try to switch to manual, am never going back to manual, the pictures are so beautiful and white, am here to learn more about the mode.

[comicjohnladams]

I wish I had watched this video 2 days ago. I tried to shoot my baby brother's graduation on manual yesterday. I got some good shots but I missed some really good ones because I couldn't adjust my camera fast enough. Thank you for the video!

[timebanking]

I loved the way you tracked it.. its like watching a stock market 😂😂

[jjonestowne]

This's a really fanstastic video. I believe you've sold me on the Av mode. Thanks for this.

[chavitavb]

I had to do some photography for my job at a farmers market during the early bright morning. It was so bright that I just couldn't adjust the setting constantly on manual. I switched over to AV and saved everyone so much time LOL. And I was able to capture more moments for the company.

[edwardacallender]

The thing here is that even if you are in aperture priority mode you are still in control of shutter speed via exposure compensation and same with shutter priority.

The camera picks it's best guess shutter speed for the scene and the user adds an offset either positive or negative, usually up to three stops.

The semi automatic modes are still manual if you want to treat them that way. Manual mode just disables the camera from trying to render the scene as grey.

[leoparedesphotography]

Really good advice, I've been using aperture priority recently and it's so helpful and quick. The only trouble I had is when having to add fill flash or not having enough ambient light. The camera gets a bit crazy when adding the flash so I went back to manual then.

[wanderingstar]

Great video and thanks for your perspective. The sunset photos with the bridge and cars are stunning

[tbgtom]

I completely agree with this video title. My camera is also mostly in Av mode because of changing conditions with most of my shoots (unless I'm using strobes).