Which camera mode should you use? P, A, S, M, Tv, Av 🤷

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[lNTOTHEGRAVE]

I am a professional photographer and I don’t know why I’m watching this but I love when you guys put up new videos to explain basic things like this and maybe I’ll pick up or explain something better when I’m teaching a new person that’s getting into photography.

[JodyBruchon]

Simple guide to the priority modes in the title plus some bonuses:
P = "always get an okay shot (but I'm very mildly picky)" priority
A/Av = "depth of focus is more important than possible blurring and noise" priority
S/Tv = "controlling amount of motion blur matters more than anything else" priority
M = "I need full image control (and shot setup time doesn't matter) or camera practice" priority
AUTO = "THIS IPHONE IS REALLY FREAKING BIG, WHERE ARE THE INSTAGRAM FILTERS?" priority
Running man = "I should get out more" priority
Pointy flower = "gonna get nice and dirty with nature" priority
Person's head = "watch the first episode of the newer Doctor Who series again" priority
C1 and C2 = "that's a nice PowerShot G3 you got there, I bet your four megapixels are REALLY big" priority
Blank = "I don't think that's supposed to go that far" priority
Moth = "I just bought a full-frame camera and checked my wallet" priority
Potato = "this isn't a camera, it is literally a potato; why are you in my kitchen?" priority
Chelsea = "lol check out my Australian phone case" priority

[nello]

I began shooting on Manual years ago because I wanted to learn all the settings as best I can. All this time later, I still shoot on M because it's just what I'm used to. However, this video has kinda of got me interested in trying the other settings and seeing how it can speed things up for me and give me less to think about when moving from different lighting situations on the go.

[kevindiaz]

This is one of the first challenges to a newbie, learning what all the different modes are. It can be confusing and I think is one of the reasons so many of them jsut go back to using their phone. I usually try to get them to learn the different stops for aperture and shutter and ISO, then start to teach them aperture priority mode. This helps them understand how to take control of their exposure as well as depth of field in so many situations. Nice video guys, as always.

[chelseanorthrup]

M mode! I won’t even auto anything in my life. I have a manual mobile in my garage. I use a whisk instead of a mixer. I manually churn my butter and use my hand instead of tools. Instead of a lathe, I use a beaver like a gd pro!

[gibsonstradivarium]

You are such a good teacher; simple, fast and not a second off the main topic.

[wfTitus]

I love how everyone in the comments is arguing over the "Right" way to handle your settings. Use the settings your comfortable with and move on.

[lukejuras]

Whoa, a video that actually goes into detail right away instead of making a 30-90 second introduction! I actually had to restart the video because I assumed that I could tune out the first half a minute, but I was happy to be proven wrong!

[aussie]

Manual hurts my brain. Too much to think about. By the time I've done everything I've forgotten why I wanted to take the photograph 📷

[wolfstorytelling]

Thank you for your editorials on camera settings for the past couple years they’re fantastic... thank you I refer to them plenty of times.

[phatcrayonz]

im goin back to memory lane back when I watched these to learn and I wrote notes. now that im good and experienced I come to just watch to have fun and see Tony do his thing. thank you guys.

[voorheeslazvoorhees]

Thanks for those tips. I just got my second DSLR camera. My first one was the Dinosaur Sony A700. And now for my second DSLR I got the Canon EOS 90D, and I think I bit more than I can chew on this one. I’m happy I ran into your videos. Cuz I need all the help I can get. I love to shoot flowers and birds but like I said it’s been overwhelming this camera is. 👌🏻👏🏻from Denver Colorado

[thedaver]

Excellent video! For anyone reading this, I would also add that shutter priority is great for low light shooting so you can keep the sharpest picture with the slowest fixed shutter speed possible. :)

[slimphotog]

I wasn't even halfway through the video when I decided to send the link to five people. This video explains it better than I ever could.

[DavidSenteno]

As a beginner 7 months in, I find that Manual mode has served me well because it forces me to consider the variables and learn the basics. I also shoot with my iPhone and compare with my Canon. The iPhone takes great photos on its own, but I feel more involved when it all depends on my skill.

[YelovXD]

"guyz l00k at me i'm so gut i onli use M mode" - basically this comment section. I use aperture priority 90% of the time, manual for astro or when shooting on a tripod. There's no reason to use M for a normal shoot. Change your ISO and exposure comp if necessary on the go and you are fine.

[broinsocali]

I'm just now paying more attention to all the modes my camera has to offer. For years I just took shots and tried my best to hold myself still. I like landscape photography best myself. The different landscape really grabs my attention.

[hurleygreen]

Good info..I use Manual and Aperture Priority modes Thanks for this video!

[JB-xiek]

It's helpful to be reminded every so often of these essentials, thanks.

[Nobodyp]

I shoot in p mode it helps me the most, I feel the most independent in p mode