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<blockquote data-quote="WayneF" data-source="post: 175359" data-attributes="member: 12496"><p>Auto and P are not different in terms of shutter speed and aperture. Both are Automatic. Auto does additionally automatically pop up the flash when it thinks it is necessary. In A, S, P, or M modes, you pop up the flash yourself if you think it is needed. </p><p></p><p>Then the Scene Modes (like Portrait or Closeup or Sports), they do additional automated things, some will Not pop up the flash, or will try to use a faster shutter, etc. It is really so much better for US to simply learn what we need do do ourselves. That is what photography basics are about.</p><p></p><p></p><p>You have to define "blur" better. What is blurred? Everything? Only distance extremes? Only motion? Posting an example can only help others know what you are talking about.</p><p></p><p>These modes wont cause blur themselves, except they will allow unacceptable shutter speed and aperture choices that might. </p><p>For example, due to motion with too slow a shutter speed.</p><p>Too wide an aperture does limit depth of field, for example blurred backgrounds behind a near subject.</p><p>Sorry, but you do have to pay attention to the numbers, aperture and shutter speed. And ISO, which affects those numbers.</p><p></p><p>If "everything" is blurred, it is probably not focused. AF-C mode is NOT likely what you want. AF-C mode is for holding shutter half pressed while following motion, like flying birds (the half press lets it focus). AF-C mode will allow the shutter to trip without being in focus (not likely what you want). So if you simply just jab the shutter, AF-C mode can trip the shutter button BEFORE focus is achieved. So either learn to hold half press a second (to allow it to focus), or switch to AF-S mode. Read the manual (there are options), but defaults are that AF-S mode demands focus, it will wait for focus to complete before the shutter will work. And AF-C will not wait for focus (but the second or third in a burst might find it).</p><p></p><p>That does mean, in a few situations (dark, or no detail to focus on), and AF-S cannot find focus, then the shutter will NOT work (which gets your attention, but it is excellent help). There is a little green dot at bottom left of the viewfinder that is green when focus is achieved.</p><p></p><p>These principles are things that beginning photography basics is about. It IS what it is all about. You bought a better camera, and you are here discussing it, so you are interested, and I suggest you read the book, to know. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Then you can ask more specific questions. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /> Your local library is a good bet for it, but there is always a waiting list here.</p><p></p><p>Except for AF-C (and except for flash), the book will be a tremendous help. It is an easy fun read, and it WILL change your life, photographically. <img src="data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAIAAAAAAAP///yH5BAEAAAAALAAAAAABAAEAAAIBRAA7" class="smilie smilie--sprite smilie--sprite1" alt=":)" title="Smile :)" loading="lazy" data-shortname=":)" /></p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="WayneF, post: 175359, member: 12496"] Auto and P are not different in terms of shutter speed and aperture. Both are Automatic. Auto does additionally automatically pop up the flash when it thinks it is necessary. In A, S, P, or M modes, you pop up the flash yourself if you think it is needed. Then the Scene Modes (like Portrait or Closeup or Sports), they do additional automated things, some will Not pop up the flash, or will try to use a faster shutter, etc. It is really so much better for US to simply learn what we need do do ourselves. That is what photography basics are about. You have to define "blur" better. What is blurred? Everything? Only distance extremes? Only motion? Posting an example can only help others know what you are talking about. These modes wont cause blur themselves, except they will allow unacceptable shutter speed and aperture choices that might. For example, due to motion with too slow a shutter speed. Too wide an aperture does limit depth of field, for example blurred backgrounds behind a near subject. Sorry, but you do have to pay attention to the numbers, aperture and shutter speed. And ISO, which affects those numbers. If "everything" is blurred, it is probably not focused. AF-C mode is NOT likely what you want. AF-C mode is for holding shutter half pressed while following motion, like flying birds (the half press lets it focus). AF-C mode will allow the shutter to trip without being in focus (not likely what you want). So if you simply just jab the shutter, AF-C mode can trip the shutter button BEFORE focus is achieved. So either learn to hold half press a second (to allow it to focus), or switch to AF-S mode. Read the manual (there are options), but defaults are that AF-S mode demands focus, it will wait for focus to complete before the shutter will work. And AF-C will not wait for focus (but the second or third in a burst might find it). That does mean, in a few situations (dark, or no detail to focus on), and AF-S cannot find focus, then the shutter will NOT work (which gets your attention, but it is excellent help). There is a little green dot at bottom left of the viewfinder that is green when focus is achieved. These principles are things that beginning photography basics is about. It IS what it is all about. You bought a better camera, and you are here discussing it, so you are interested, and I suggest you read the book, to know. :) Then you can ask more specific questions. :) Your local library is a good bet for it, but there is always a waiting list here. Except for AF-C (and except for flash), the book will be a tremendous help. It is an easy fun read, and it WILL change your life, photographically. :) [/QUOTE]
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