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<blockquote data-quote="Don Kuykendall_RIP" data-source="post: 172033" data-attributes="member: 6277">I use every mode with the exception of Auto. I shoot Program a lot of the time because it is fast and easy and allows me to concentrate on the shot. What you can do in Program is to rotate the thumb wheel and it will change the shutter speed and aperture to match. A quick way to get either the depth of field you want or the stop action you want. I use A if I am shooting macros only and using a tripod and need depth of field. Same for S, if I am shooting birds in flight of sports and I need to stop action. If I am shooting for a panorama I will go to Manual because I have to match each frame.These are just examples but you get the idea. Your camera is very smart and most of the time it will do a good job for you. Shoot a shot and look at the histogram and the picture and see if it is doing what you want it to. If not do something different.If you have been shooting all Auto try to go to Program and play with the thumb wheel and see what it does. Once you get comfortable with that try A and S.&nbsp; See how you like it. Then once you have mastered all the above try some Manual shots.&nbsp;&nbsp; You paid big bucks for a smart camera don't limit it to just Manual.&nbsp; The most important thing is to have fun shooting.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Don Kuykendall_RIP, post: 172033, member: 6277"] I use every mode with the exception of Auto. I shoot Program a lot of the time because it is fast and easy and allows me to concentrate on the shot. What you can do in Program is to rotate the thumb wheel and it will change the shutter speed and aperture to match. A quick way to get either the depth of field you want or the stop action you want. I use A if I am shooting macros only and using a tripod and need depth of field. Same for S, if I am shooting birds in flight of sports and I need to stop action. If I am shooting for a panorama I will go to Manual because I have to match each frame. These are just examples but you get the idea. Your camera is very smart and most of the time it will do a good job for you. Shoot a shot and look at the histogram and the picture and see if it is doing what you want it to. If not do something different. If you have been shooting all Auto try to go to Program and play with the thumb wheel and see what it does. Once you get comfortable with that try A and S. See how you like it. Then once you have mastered all the above try some Manual shots. You paid big bucks for a smart camera don't limit it to just Manual. The most important thing is to have fun shooting. [/QUOTE]

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