Are you a "REAL" photographer? You don't shoot in manual mode?! Your camera is so small, are you sure you know what you're doing?! You get the idea lol 😂 YES, you are a real photographer, you DON'T need to shoot in manual mode.
One of the best hacks for me has been to use auto mode and then read back the settings and then try it myself in manual. It is basically how I have improved my skill over the years.
I work in two modes - at least since I went digital in 2001. First and most often: the camera slung around my neck for immediate action is set to fully auto. I rarely miss a shot. My "walk-around" mode! Second when on a "shoot": my ready camera is often set to aperture mode. Mainly with sharpness as an objective. I do use other settings when my base mode does not produce. That choice is always available once the initial shots are made. Love your channel - low bs factor!
When I shoot photography I love to use Aperture priority or Shutter priority with Auto ISO to capture the moment. When I have more time, I love to use manual mode to Express what I want the picture lean more towards.
I Agree. Most of the time, auto-mode will give you the desired effect. Some times, even with A6000 it will just not pick the right focus, so I go manual focus, with all else auto. Other times, I aim at a shot where I need to use a specific aperture or speed, but leave the rest on auto... probably 3% to 5% of my pictures are full-manual. I think it's all about knowing what you want and using the setting that wil get you that result, and it that's auto-mode, great!
Thankyou for this video. I got my Cam as I was interested to learn and improve my creativity but manual settings makes me look dumb and I will start using Auto and slowly shift to manual !
A good way to practice manual is inside with a static scene. Like just set something up in a table and then change the settings to get a good shot! Even just doing that helps. 😊
Hey Kyle, THANK YOU so much for being brave and stating this. I see people on RUclips speak about Manuel mode being the “be all and end all”. It made me uncomfortable and really re-think my photographs. As I started to learn more about my camera, I realized I don’t need Manuel mode. I wanted to learn Astrophotography then I learned Manuel mode. That’s literally the only time I use Manuel. I mostly stay on Aperture priority due to creamy bokeh photos. For landscapes I just turn down my aperture and focus properly. I have taken many photos in AP and Auto modes and my photos are just fine and earned me money. A camera is just a tool to get the photo you want and edit later in post.
With my a6400 and a5000 in shoot in auto quite frequently because it’s a hobby and I’m often just trying to get a decent shot quickly - literally I don’t have time to fix/adjust settings because I’ll miss the moment. The quarantine has allowed a little more time to experiment with manual settings, which has helped me learn some aspects. I’m sure over time I’ll learn and get better, but I’m totally comfortable using the various auto modes.
Man I’ve been shooting Manual this whole time trying to emmerse myself into mastering manual lol I’ll start using more of the auto modes! By the way I love your vids! I’ve learned a ton and have been super inspired!
That's great practice... keep on it with practice shots, you know, set your subject and go trying different settings. But when you're on a trip, a gathering, or any event you really want to keep pictures of, don't be shy about going auto.
Not shocking to know you don't always shoot in manual...more like a relief to hear. I've been trying so hard to really learn all of the settings and I went from being excited to get out and shoot, to kind of dreading it. I shoot macro photography, so honestly, my only concern is my f stop setting. Do you have any videos on macro photography, and maybe a suggestion for an affordable lens? Thank you again for your time.
I do! Also for macro photography the F stop will be higher. Like f3.5, 5.6, ect. The reason being is the focus plane being WIDER at a higher f stop makes it easier to focus at a magnified level. ruclips.net/video/9SS6sMN67Z4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/jwIWRsEeQtQ/видео.html
I started with auto on the a6000 but eventually switched to the manual after trial and error. definiltey take your time with it. but manually is def where its at for quality and cinematics
You're absolutely right. Why let that auto exposure technology go to waste. That's just a way for instructors to mystify photography, justify their fees and keep students on a leash longer than necessary Lol. I know a lady who brought a sony a6400, was paying for lessons and 2 months later hadn't taken an in focus photo. Her instructor forbade the students from shooting autofocus until they were comfortable shooting completely manual. Lol crazy. Good video.
Yes sir brother, I can shoot in manual mode but it's just a whole lot quicker and easier to use some of the automatic settings for sure. Thanks for sharing my friend.
I shoot in shutter priority. I shoot a lot of street photography and my biggest thing is making sure what I want is not blurred or in focus. I don’t always need that bokeh effect and I rarely shoot at night that I need to open up the aperture that much.
I often use aperture or shutter priority when taking portraits. aperture when Bokeh matters and shutter when there would be camera shake. And its completely normal.
I only use Manual mode for low light situations with moving objects - for controlling shutter speed and aperture. And for longer exposures, stars, night sky etc. There you can keep much more image quality unlike auto modes. Most of the time Auto ISO is your best friend. :-) I love the limmiter with interval min/max on A6000, but I wish, there would be smaller increments of ISO values (400 > (640) > 800). For everything else I use A or S mode. I think A6300 has a variable shutter speed limiter for Aperture priority mode, than you don't need M mode for casual photos at all. A6000 stays at 1/60s and bumps ISO, but for longer lenses, it is not sufficient solution.
There's nothing wrong in using auto mode! I actually find auto mode to be a necessary feature for beginners. We all need to start somewhere and work our way up to being "pro" photographers. Aperture or shutter speed priority would be the next step up, then full manual. I find myself using aperture priority the most as it is a good middle ground.
I really should have mentioned more about LIGHT in this video. It's really about having a constant non changing light source vs changing light as well. Manual is great if you don't HAVE to change your settings the entire time.
I also have four settings in Memory Recall. One for Aperture Priority, a second for Manual Mode, a third for 1080p video and a fourth for 4K video. Just switch, adust settings accordingly and shoot. Super easy.
First off... Happy 4th of July Kyle! Second.... This video is hilarious! The amateur vs professional scene and the manual out of focus scene. Classic. LOL. I really enjoy shooting in manual mostly when I need to adjust aperture and shutter speed at the same time for the shot i want. I also prefer Aperture Priority most of the time. It's easy and I'm usually very happy with my shots. All that said, I'm hoping to start generating some monthly revenue doing photography. My first gig was a bust shooting food for a restaurant (they went out of business last year) but I got some food photo experience and some free food. On Monday, I'm going to do a small shoot for a Senior Living client and choose a photo that will go on a magazine cover and then design their ad with some other photos. My hope is to provide affordable photography and design packages to prospective and existing clients this year. If I have clients that ask if I'm shooting in manual your video helps me explain it to them. So many people think they know it all but really don't. Thanks again for another great video.
Man I’ve been shooting Manual this whole time trying to emmerse myself into mastering manual lol I’ll start using more of the auto modes! By the way I love your vids!
Manual is obviously the best in terms of control, but as for getting your feet wet, I think people shouldn't start there. Also, use the auto modes as a guide. See what ISO/Shutter things are taking place at in auto, note it for a future shot when you have more time!
Excellent video as always, I'd love to know what settings you use for parties in a dark bar or even at a wedding with a flash? I'm always unsure without messing up important memories
bro i need ur help ASAP. so when i shoot in auto its normal but when i switch to manual its very dark and i was messing around a lil bit and when i put my flashlight on everything looks normal but when i take a picture the flash goes off and i dont want it to go off i just need it to be bright and normal not dark so im stuck in auto
Can’t explain in one comment, but I’d suggest checking out a bunch of videos on how to shoot in manual. It’s a combination of your shutter speed, ISO, and aperture.
@@kyletaggart how can i turn off my flashlight or something like that? because when i put on flashlight off it says i cant do it on manual, when i put it on wireless flash it says that the option is disabled. idk whats wrong i cant shoot in manual i have to shoot in auto only for now
Small APS-C cameras and auto modes really do get unfair ridicule. Yeah, the camera is small and light. If I'm hiking up that mountain with my gear, it better be! 😂 There's a time for manual mode - when doing infrared or macro or when you're unhappy with the automatic outcome. But most of the time, semi-auto is faster, more convenient, and more reliable.
Nah, I am defiantly using you name (name drop), Kyle said..... LOL, Last year I was shooting my son's special Olympic track meet. I was using a high shutter speed to remove any blur on him and after he cross the finish line. I took a picture of the digital board showing his time. Later I realized the board wasn't displaying the numbers all at once and I got only one segment of a number. Ooops
I used manual everytime i shoot. but Something I noticed on my a6000 monitor it showed different color than transferred image on my (Viewfinder and transfered imaged is more accurate). How to fix it???
Unsure if you can, if you're shooting jpg it may be the processing the camera does after it transfers it. Could just be the change from one display to another.
I think we HAVE to take advantege of what technology offers us... Once you know your gear and you know what you need to achieve from your tool. Otherwise we could all go to work with an horse instead of a car 🤭 I'd really like to understand how to use automated mode but i'm still stuck in m for some kind of fear... Tnks man for the usefull message
"You're not a photgrapher bc you don't use manual mode" "You're not an artist bc photography is not an art.... you don't create anything new, you record what's already there. No pls don't cry, you're still cool."
Are you a "REAL" photographer? You don't shoot in manual mode?! Your camera is so small, are you sure you know what you're doing?! You get the idea lol 😂 YES, you are a real photographer, you DON'T need to shoot in manual mode.
One of the best hacks for me has been to use auto mode and then read back the settings and then try it myself in manual. It is basically how I have improved my skill over the years.
Boom. That’s the move right there!!
ty for creating videos for a community of people who are using a 6000
thank you for checking them out!
I work in two modes - at least since I went digital in 2001.
First and most often: the camera slung around my neck for immediate action is set to fully auto. I rarely miss a shot. My "walk-around" mode!
Second when on a "shoot": my ready camera is often set to aperture mode. Mainly with sharpness as an objective.
I do use other settings when my base mode does not produce. That choice is always available once the initial shots are made.
Love your channel - low bs factor!
Awesome! Glad to hear validation haha
Thanks for the video man. I was definitely forcing the manual mode. Now I'm free from the pressure😂
YES! glad this is helping a few people.
When I shoot photography I love to use Aperture priority or Shutter priority with Auto ISO to capture the moment. When I have more time, I love to use manual mode to Express what I want the picture lean more towards.
Boom, that’s it right there!!
AP priority for me all day - Kraig Adams is awesome.
Wish I had your youtube videos back when I bought my a6000 5 years back ..
they're here now!
I Agree. Most of the time, auto-mode will give you the desired effect. Some times, even with A6000 it will just not pick the right focus, so I go manual focus, with all else auto. Other times, I aim at a shot where I need to use a specific aperture or speed, but leave the rest on auto... probably 3% to 5% of my pictures are full-manual. I think it's all about knowing what you want and using the setting that wil get you that result, and it that's auto-mode, great!
Awesome comment!
I use manual when I have the time to play with the settings or when my subject is patient enough!
Thankyou for this video.
I got my Cam as I was interested to learn and improve my creativity but manual settings makes me look dumb and I will start using Auto and slowly shift to manual !
A good way to practice manual is inside with a static scene. Like just set something up in a table and then change the settings to get a good shot! Even just doing that helps. 😊
Hey Kyle, THANK YOU so much for being brave and stating this. I see people on RUclips speak about Manuel mode being the “be all and end all”. It made me uncomfortable and really re-think my photographs. As I started to learn more about my camera, I realized I don’t need Manuel mode. I wanted to learn Astrophotography then I learned Manuel mode. That’s literally the only time I use Manuel. I mostly stay on Aperture priority due to creamy bokeh photos. For landscapes I just turn down my aperture and focus properly. I have taken many photos in AP and Auto modes and my photos are just fine and earned me money. A camera is just a tool to get the photo you want and edit later in post.
Boom. You said it perfectly. Also astro is a great example where manual is needed!
With my a6400 and a5000 in shoot in auto quite frequently because it’s a hobby and I’m often just trying to get a decent shot quickly - literally I don’t have time to fix/adjust settings because I’ll miss the moment. The quarantine has allowed a little more time to experiment with manual settings, which has helped me learn some aspects. I’m sure over time I’ll learn and get better, but I’m totally comfortable using the various auto modes.
Well said. Sometimes it’s about capturing the moment. ✌🏻
Man I’ve been shooting Manual this whole time trying to emmerse myself into mastering manual lol I’ll start using more of the auto modes! By the way I love your vids! I’ve learned a ton and have been super inspired!
Aperture priority for the win!’
That's great practice... keep on it with practice shots, you know, set your subject and go trying different settings. But when you're on a trip, a gathering, or any event you really want to keep pictures of, don't be shy about going auto.
Not shocking to know you don't always shoot in manual...more like a relief to hear. I've been trying so hard to really learn all of the settings and I went from being excited to get out and shoot, to kind of dreading it. I shoot macro photography, so honestly, my only concern is my f stop setting. Do you have any videos on macro photography, and maybe a suggestion for an affordable lens? Thank you again for your time.
I do! Also for macro photography the F stop will be higher. Like f3.5, 5.6, ect. The reason being is the focus plane being WIDER at a higher f stop makes it easier to focus at a magnified level. ruclips.net/video/9SS6sMN67Z4/видео.html and ruclips.net/video/jwIWRsEeQtQ/видео.html
I mainly use Aperture priority mode in my camera.
I started with auto on the a6000 but eventually switched to the manual after trial and error. definiltey take your time with it. but manually is def where its at for quality and cinematics
Awesome, good point!
You're absolutely right. Why let that auto exposure technology go to waste. That's just a way for instructors to mystify photography, justify their fees and keep students on a leash longer than necessary Lol. I know a lady who brought a sony a6400, was paying for lessons and 2 months later hadn't taken an in focus photo. Her instructor forbade the students from shooting autofocus until they were comfortable shooting completely manual. Lol crazy. Good video.
I like that, "mystify". Great point!
Yes sir brother, I can shoot in manual mode but it's just a whole lot quicker and easier to use some of the automatic settings for sure. Thanks for sharing my friend.
Anytime Prepper!
I enjoy my Sony a6000. It’s still and forever will be one of the best iconic cameras! Got to get back to shooting some photos, after a short hiatus. 👍
that's great to hear! happy shooting!
I shoot in shutter priority. I shoot a lot of street photography and my biggest thing is making sure what I want is not blurred or in focus. I don’t always need that bokeh effect and I rarely shoot at night that I need to open up the aperture that much.
I often use aperture or shutter priority when taking portraits. aperture when Bokeh matters and shutter when there would be camera shake. And its completely normal.
After this video, i destroyed the manual button. It's no longer an option!
oh god, what have I done!🤣
that a good one
I only use Manual mode for low light situations with moving objects - for controlling shutter speed and aperture. And for longer exposures, stars, night sky etc. There you can keep much more image quality unlike auto modes.
Most of the time Auto ISO is your best friend. :-) I love the limmiter with interval min/max on A6000, but I wish, there would be smaller increments of ISO values (400 > (640) > 800).
For everything else I use A or S mode.
I think A6300 has a variable shutter speed limiter for Aperture priority mode, than you don't need M mode for casual photos at all. A6000 stays at 1/60s and bumps ISO, but for longer lenses, it is not sufficient solution.
There's nothing wrong in using auto mode! I actually find auto mode to be a necessary feature for beginners. We all need to start somewhere and work our way up to being "pro" photographers. Aperture or shutter speed priority would be the next step up, then full manual. I find myself using aperture priority the most as it is a good middle ground.
I really should have mentioned more about LIGHT in this video. It's really about having a constant non changing light source vs changing light as well. Manual is great if you don't HAVE to change your settings the entire time.
I also have four settings in Memory Recall. One for Aperture Priority, a second for Manual Mode, a third for 1080p video and a fourth for 4K video. Just switch, adust settings accordingly and shoot. Super easy.
First off... Happy 4th of July Kyle! Second.... This video is hilarious! The amateur vs professional scene and the manual out of focus scene. Classic. LOL. I really enjoy shooting in manual mostly when I need to adjust aperture and shutter speed at the same time for the shot i want. I also prefer Aperture Priority most of the time. It's easy and I'm usually very happy with my shots.
All that said, I'm hoping to start generating some monthly revenue doing photography. My first gig was a bust shooting food for a restaurant (they went out of business last year) but I got some food photo experience and some free food. On Monday, I'm going to do a small shoot for a Senior Living client and choose a photo that will go on a magazine cover and then design their ad with some other photos. My hope is to provide affordable photography and design packages to prospective and existing clients this year. If I have clients that ask if I'm shooting in manual your video helps me explain it to them. So many people think they know it all but really don't. Thanks again for another great video.
Thanks so much Chris! Thought the the funny details were key! Haha. Also keep getting those gigs! And get a referral from them after you crush it!
Nicely said great video. 6100 on sell right now $200 off body style so 550 Best Buy B&H. Kyle said I don't have shoot manual😎
Hahaha “Kyle said” 🤣
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First comment from INDIA 🇮🇳.... GO ON BROOOO
Thanks for your support!
Man I’ve been shooting Manual this whole time trying to emmerse myself into mastering manual lol I’ll start using more of the auto modes! By the way I love your vids!
Manual is obviously the best in terms of control, but as for getting your feet wet, I think people shouldn't start there. Also, use the auto modes as a guide. See what ISO/Shutter things are taking place at in auto, note it for a future shot when you have more time!
hikyletaggart got it! Thanks for the great tip!!
So which focus area do you use for your photography? I still get confused in if to use Centre, wide etc?
Thanks
Very honest n true this...more power to u bro..love from india♥️
Thanks!!
Excellent video as always, I'd love to know what settings you use for parties in a dark bar or even at a wedding with a flash? I'm always unsure without messing up important memories
My best advice is get a friend and practice in a similar lighting situation. Flash is critical for live events. Checkout my godox flash video
bro i need ur help ASAP. so when i shoot in auto its normal but when i switch to manual its very dark and i was messing around a lil bit and when i put my flashlight on everything looks normal but when i take a picture the flash goes off and i dont want it to go off i just need it to be bright and normal not dark so im stuck in auto
Can’t explain in one comment, but I’d suggest checking out a bunch of videos on how to shoot in manual. It’s a combination of your shutter speed, ISO, and aperture.
@@kyletaggart how can i turn off my flashlight or something like that? because when i put on flashlight off it says i cant do it on manual, when i put it on wireless flash it says that the option is disabled. idk whats wrong i cant shoot in manual i have to shoot in auto only for now
I just got a A6100, would your A6000 videos still apply to my camera? Thanks for the tips btw! 👍
100 percent! Menu’s are super close to each other
Small APS-C cameras and auto modes really do get unfair ridicule. Yeah, the camera is small and light. If I'm hiking up that mountain with my gear, it better be! 😂 There's a time for manual mode - when doing infrared or macro or when you're unhappy with the automatic outcome. But most of the time, semi-auto is faster, more convenient, and more reliable.
Nah, I am defiantly using you name (name drop), Kyle said..... LOL, Last year I was shooting my son's special Olympic track meet. I was using a high shutter speed to remove any blur on him and after he cross the finish line. I took a picture of the digital board showing his time. Later I realized the board wasn't displaying the numbers all at once and I got only one segment of a number. Ooops
Hahah oh no, I’m gonna get name dropped out there and will have to make t-shirts “DON’T shoot in manual!”
I used manual everytime i shoot. but Something I noticed on my a6000 monitor it showed different color than transferred image on my (Viewfinder and transfered imaged is more accurate). How to fix it???
Unsure if you can, if you're shooting jpg it may be the processing the camera does after it transfers it. Could just be the change from one display to another.
Thanks for the tips.
Perfect Camera
I shoot manual whenever I wanted good Focus
I think we HAVE to take advantege of what technology offers us... Once you know your gear and you know what you need to achieve from your tool. Otherwise we could all go to work with an horse instead of a car 🤭
I'd really like to understand how to use automated mode but i'm still stuck in m for some kind of fear... Tnks man for the usefull message
couldn't agree more with that first sentence.
awesome content bro, can u show #a6000 video setting 😃😃
"You're not a photgrapher bc you don't use manual mode"
"You're not an artist bc photography is not an art.... you don't create anything new, you record what's already there. No pls don't cry, you're still cool."
😂😂😂 right?!
what settings did you shoot this video on...? aperture priority...?
Hahahaha aperture priority.
:)
I shoot like 95% of the time in manual :) Started photography on my phone with Auto mode.
Kyle said I don't have to.
Thank you
😂😂😂
👍
I use... "Mind ya own business mode"
I love that mode! 😎
Just get out of auto. Learn basic fotography. new cameras has good photometers to read exposures and shoot like your style.