A BETTER Way To Shoot In Aperture Priority (Street Photography)

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00:00 Intro
01:13 Min Shutter Speed & Auto ISO
03:55 Video Sponsor
05:14 Aperture Values
07:29 Exposure Compensation
10:20 Photometry Settings
14:25 Auto Exposure Lock

[emirdg]

Great tips all around and I really appreciate your informative videos;
However, as far as I know the Center-Weighted metering mode ignores the focus point (always evaluates the center of an image, regardless of the focus point) as that is exclusive to the Spot-Metering mode, according to the manual/online info I could gather and test myself. Would love to hear your thoughts on this one.

[RogiervandenBerg]

I use AEL very often, but have it locked (click once to turn on, again to turn off) instead of needing to hold it manually like you showed in the video. That way I can expose once lock the exposure and take multiple images having the exact same exposure, thus creating photos that are more of a series

[normanwagner]

OMG - the Holy Guide to photography. Auto ISO, Apertures, Exposure Compensation, Photometry and Auto Exposure Lock CLEARLY explained. We amatures need to focus on these items to achieve a full enjoyment of the process. Don't under estimate of the value your videos have provided to us, the silent photographer!

[harlowpinson]

This was extreamly helpful, especially the section on metering settings. I think for the first time, I understand that. Thanks!

[EmmerdalePat]

Once I finally got my Tamron 2.8, I always felt that I had to shoot portraits or single items on 2.8...but sometimes the images were too soft. I now have the confidence to shoot them on 4, and the images are lovely! Another great lesson on my photography journey! Thank you so much! From a very grateful 60+ year old lady. I have subscribed x

[davidbentley]

Thank You Roman.
First channel I have seen to explain the metering modes, and more importantly, When, to consider making a change.
That is my learning for today,
Cheers !!

[Lito-gsrb]

Crazy how much valuable content you publish on a regular basis (for free)... Nice video as always with good information
Greetings from Germany 👍

[grayexperience]

I’m a big fan of aperture propriety, especially when shooting fast paced scenes like kids, dogs, and weddings. The exposure lock is going to help so much! Thank you, Roman.

[urrumen]

Probably the best video I've watched on the topic. Really well explained. It covers all the basics. Sample photos. Really usefull man, keep going.

[AGoodBuzz]

AE-L is HUGE shooting outdoor candids at weddings. Because everything is fast moving AND you're usually using flash, expose for the sky and lock it, then recompose the people and TTL flash. The sky will be nice and blue, clouds will show up nicely, and the people will POP!

[jasonbodden]

Glad you mentioned A(uto) E(xposure) L(ock) as it's crucial to using Aperture Priority correctly. If AEL isn't engaged when establishing focus the exposure won't be locked in so if you recompose, the camera's meter will go with the reading that it takes from wherever your camera ends up pointing before you take the shot. Aperture Priority is fantastic. I love it.

[roccobarone]

Just bought my Fuji xt-30II, can't thank you enough for your advices. Keep them coming

[LiamGandelsman]

Phenomenal video. I’ve been shooting in Manual since my first film camera in the early 2000’s. The last year I’ve started exploring aperture priority, this video is what I needed to see about 20 years ago 😂. Understanding the exposure triangle is great, but I’ve spent so much time fumbling with my settings instead of getting the shot. Thank you.

[gregsimmons]

This was a very helpful video and it got me re-thinking my approaches.

For me, the ‘Photometry’ penny dropped some time ago when I realised it was just Fujifilm’s way of saying “Photometering” aka Light Metering. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so clever and so stupid at the same time…

Thanks to this video I’m going to start using that AEL button more often!

[gojkodjurkovic]

This is literally the most helpful video that I have watched in last couple of years. Thank you so much for helping us that don't have all the knowledge yet. Keep up with great job!

[Ollierastall]

The oracle. Love your videos, Roman. You make us what to take photos and strive for better. We’re sitting on a plethora of customisation and you help us navigate these options. Without your videos, my XT cameras would be used to about 25% of their potential. Cheers man. Keep doing your stuff.

[MapleLeaf]

Great tips! Exposure comp in Fuji doesn't work when fully manual. It only works when in auto or priority a/s modes, as I've recently learned.

[kjchkem]

One of the best videos of its kind I've seen. That goes for many of your videos, Roman, I have to say(!), but this was outstanding. Having used a Lumix FZ2500 (bridge) camera for a couple of years, very happily, I have for several reasons acquired a Fujifilm X-T5. A big part of that decision was based on your discussion of the custom modes that you can set on the X-T5, which weren't available on the Lumix. A bit of background goss: I discovered your channel in 2022, a couple of weeks after I discovered James Popsys. I then discovered that you're mates, and have been following both of you ever since. Many thanks!

[malcolmtice]

Another great video Roman. So clear and easy to understand. Should be mandatory watching for all starting out with this little black box. YouTube videos by good guys like you turned me into a born again photographer. Thanks so much.

[TheByteBit]

There a ton of videos on YT about how one ought to use Aperture mode and the results of using the mode. But, they neglect to review the tips you went over in this video. Thanks for video - it improved my photography in tangible ways.