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Mastering manual mode is more about a balanced mindset than just putting the values. Let's see the right approach to master the manual mode in your DSLR.
Everything I read or heard during my learning phase talked about how professional photographers shot only in manual mode. So When I started photography, the manual mode always intrigued me.
After 5 yrs of personal shooting experience, I can now understand how much I lacked the understanding of the concept of manual mode at the time and when, why and how to use it?
As a beginner, I stuck with auto mode. I was more interested in clicking and composing rather than diving into manual mode. It proved a great aid during my early learning phase and allowed me to focus on the artistic compositions, subject and the world in front of my lens.
- The camera is an instrument with its own limitations. Adapting to the shooting gear available and optimising the flow is a photographer's job.
- Switching camera settings & shooting modes according to situational requirements prove the maturity of a photographer, his balance of practical skills and the knowledge set.
After continuous shooting and observation, I had a definite reason to shoot in manual mode. Now, it could actually help me go the extra mile to get the perfect shot that truly aligned with my vision.
Manual mode unlocks the primary settings :
- Shutter Speed
- ISO
- Aperture
These three are the pillars in creating an image. With the right lens, attachments and three fundamentals, you can use all possible combinations and achieve successful captures according to your vision.
In situations like shooting in the overexposed sun or a moving object, most photographers prefer a particular setting that reflects their own style of capturing. It's their vision for which they venture into the manual mode to portray closely if not exactly their perspective of things.
Here is a simple example that will help you understand my idea. Observe the two images and try to figure out how can you achieve this effect ?
Hence, you should know beforehand what you want to click & how do you want it to come out so that you can answer :
"Why do you need to switch to manual mode now?
Your answers to "WHY" will guide you further.
As you observe the environment around you and the subject in the frame, the answer to how you will click, what your settings and technique should be, will come up.
Now, how well you deduce the values to get a capture closest to your vision depends on your knowledge, creativity and intelligence.
Just give some time to your brain to calculate the parameters. Break down the lighting and environment in terms of shutter speed, ISO, Aperture.This process can take time in the beginning and can be very confusing. Remember, slow and steady wins the race.
Try to deduce the possible combination which can give you your desired results. The more specific you can be with your settings, the better grip you have on the gear. Your time to deduce these settings will soon improve and eventually would come to you more intuitively.
Remember, the basics are the same for every photographer. The creativity and intelligence of your mind will help you decode the mystery combination of camera settings for the given situation. Both creativity and intelligent decisions need some solid knowledge and practice. So practice and learn every day. Focus more on understanding before creating.
I hope this article gives you a fresh perspective on manual mode and helps you advance your photography journey. Keep Clicking!
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