I just want to reiterate that the most important thing is that you are comfortable with using your camera. Whether you use A, P, M, S or whatever ultimately doesn't matter. The key thing is that you feel confident. Thanks for watching and don't forget to hit that big thumbs up!

@dimitrisskyhunter9827

2 жыл бұрын

Once again, thanks for being such a great teacher, Nigel. You ’ll probably make me move to Nikon Z, so really hope they know what a fine ambassador you are for them. And for Kase, you were 100% right about the filters. Love my 77s with the 67 adapter for convenience. Have a good one! Looking forward to Seascapes!

@washingtonradio

2 жыл бұрын

My take on A, P, M, or S modes is to be comfortable with all them so you can switch between them as desired/needed. I tend to bracket all my shots also.

@aloromot4110

2 жыл бұрын

For me I shoot mostly M if I am not so interested in the scene and just looking for a quick snap I switch to Aperture priority.

@bernardlesperance742

2 жыл бұрын

Your point about M mode is essentially correct and is the reason the vast majority of 'pros' shoot in manual mode. It's quite a learning curve to both get it down pat and to feel completely comfortable with it but once you do, you never turn back.

@saifaldin_

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Whatever mode you use, the important thing is that you get control over the things you want control over. Personally, I use Aperture priority (w auto ISO min SS) for most handhelds, and Manual mode for tripod work.

That first shot especially. The landscape one with the 1.3 second shutter speed. Glorious! 😍

The 1/3 second exposure gave such a painterly effect to the water - brilliant!

I love the first photo of the water flow. Worth going out in the rain.

Congratulations for embracing manual mode. I think much more rewarding, and makes the photographer think more about the process and outcome. Great video...

So many lecture that you can only be a serious photographer if you shoot in manual. Thanks for not condescending, giving a sensible, measured explanation and letting people decide. Mark Carwadine described using Av for wildlife photography a while back and got so much abuse! He used what worked for him.

I went back to shooting manual when I went to the Z7ii. I agree with you. Control of settings when you understand the triangle. Thank you Nigel

You have explained very well the important difference between Aperature Priority and Manual as well as coming away with an amazing image. Well done.

A really nice flow of water in that photo Nigel, and yes you have to take some flak (rain) to get it right. A long time ago I used to shoot manual. To get familiar with my gear again in a fast way, I started with working only manual again. In my view it actually makes you more conscious of what you are doing. I do only landscape, so I don't need to be in a hurry.

Love that one in landscape. The 1/3s is perfect.

Hi Nigel, Glad to see you shooting back in Glencoe. The meeting of the three waters is stunning even though we have had some bad weather over the last couple of days. Hope the camera dried out ok. Love the video.

I always find manual more fascinating than aperture priority. Beautiful pictures indeed.

Always shot in full manual since day one. It allows me to slow down, giving me thinking time, and certainly more enjoyment.

Thought that photo of the water-flow and mountains in the background was one of your best photo's ever!... Great explanation of Aperture priority vs. Manual.

Awesome shots Nigel!! Thanks for sharing!

It's been a while since I shot full on manual - TY for the reminder. :-). Good video Nigel, and beautiful scenery with great captures by you.

Gosh, the things you learn about somebody who you think you “know” well. Never crossed my mind that you weren’t fully manual. Very nice shot, I do need to spend more time “timing” water effects, and a wise move not try to ford a burn in spate. Events in Iceland this week reinforce the risks in being “out there”. Stay safe.

Another awesome Vlog Nigel, absolutely love that image you printed at the end, the water is stunning and the background is as well. It’s rare to get such a strong foreground and background making for a perfect image, but this looks like one of those times. I totally agree, I enjoy using manual as I find for what I shoot Shutterspeed and aperture are both really important.

The blur effect with the jade green water was just so unique.

Ah, it's great to hear someone talking about full manual. When I returned to photography after about a 30 year break, I never really got to grips with my DSLR, using it mainly on fully Auto, I later switched to a Sony a6000 Mirrorless, which suited my urban and street photography, mainly on shutter priority but I always used to say how I preferred the simplicity of my first camera, a Zenith EM and the simple + / - needle. During lockdown I started my adventure into landscape photography and thanks to you, Thomas Heaton and a few other quickly fell in love with it but the results weren't great. Learning to slow down was important and learning to use my camera on manual was an essential part of that. I now only Manual, and rely on the viewfinder with Zebra set at 100%, Yes I have the histogram but only as a guide. Keep up the great videos.

@cuebj

2 жыл бұрын

Big overlap except I haven't gone back to photography - can't afford it in addition to other hobbies. Learned in early teens, late 1960s, on old Bolex B8 cine camera - all manual, of course. Eventually got Canon AE1 for shutter priority and manual. Still got it. If I went back to photography, I'd have to get a manual capable digital SLR equivalent , spot metering, and a separate light meter. Back in my teens and twenties, I could do it all in my head instinctively or with a bit of conscious override. But no time to do [photography properly

@tkermi

2 жыл бұрын

You might also want to try manual with Auto ISO. Very helpful in fast action situations. I have EV correction set to one of the control wheels for extra control (+ of course aperture and shutter in two other wheels).

My journey as a serious amateur photographer has only been three years since my retirement and I quickly graduated to taking all my photos in Aperture Priority until about three months ago I decided to give Manual a go (I have a mirrorless camera) and have I have been using manual ever since. You are right in what you said about having full control over your camera settings. Great video and photos Nigel. Glencoe is a great place, been there once and aiming to go again.

Great video and explanation of the difference between A and M mode. I look forward to meeting you on 5 Feb!

Great video and what a beautiful shot!

Gorgeous image Nigel. Truly enjoyed your video as always. Your are definitely one of my favourite Photographer and your way of presenting and your enthusiasm is top notch!

Great stuff Nigel, image was amazing

Glorious location and photo. Perfect comp. Thank you for posting while you are traveling to Antarctica! Also, thanks for changing your music. It compliments the high level of your photography. I’ve always shot on manual mode for the control you mention, and use the histogram, as well. Have an incredible trip. Can’t wait for your images. Well done, Nigel!

Great shot! Thanks for sharing ideas about manual mode.

Epic scene - Great video Nigel!

Great video Nigel. The images are fantastic and the print just wow. Great work Nigel

I enjoyed today's video, Nigel. I've seen shots of this view on other sites but the volume of water does make a great difference, as you said. I have a Manfrotto aluminium tripod which is heavy for hiking but I love using it - it allows me to slow down my thinking processes, explore all options in full manual with the full range of shutter speeds, whilst keeping the same composition. I use a D750 and if I'm not using a tripod I like to check the histogram in live view then switch to the viewfinder when I've decided on settings. BTW I do think your tripod position looks a bit precarious sometimes - usually when you're near water!

Great image Nigel and video as well. Glencoe is an amazing place. I mainly use manual now after years of aperture priority with a Z7 or indeed any mirrorless you see exactly what your image will look like. Thanks again

As always - really enjoyed it! Stay healthy!

Nigel, your work is breathtaking!! Your ability to capture special moments or scenes in your photos is inspiring. Also, it seems like in this video your videography has stepped up another notch! Keep up the good work.

I have always used manual for everything including weddings. It's hard work but the results are rewarding.

Amazing Shot. The exposure is perfect!

Great video Nigel! I completely agree with your comments on aperture priority. If you have the time to stop and prepare the image, Manual settings will make a difference

Thank you Nigel for your work, imagination and ideas.

Interesting topic Nigel,good to hear your take on it! 😊

Good Job, Nigel. Love it.

Great advice! I finally got serious about photography two years ago at the start of the pandemic. As I was shooting along a local trail, a passerby encouraged me to start shooting in Manual. By taking control of the camera I would learn to capture much better photos. After two years and a lot of experimenting I’ve finally reigned this thing in and I’m pretty comfortable with all of the modes… but I continue to experiment. In the end, I use the mode that gives me the control I want with the least effort. If I can take my time, M is my first choice. I feel a lot better about my choices having seen your videos and your use of the histogram has provided me with a whole new way to look at exposure.

Awesome Vlog Nigel, Hope your enjoying/enjoyed Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 and the beautiful Glencoe 🏔

been manual since buying my Nikon d5200 . learning every day love the videos keep up the great work

loving the dramatic looking shots from glencoe, nigel! makes me want to go back to schotland

The magic of photography, we can always change, adapt and learn even after years of shooting. Nice one Nigel, was there over Xmas during the snows. Love Glencoe too. Great image btw. 👍

I now shoot street photography more than anything else and find aperture priority (with the minimum shutter speed and maximum iso preset) to be most effective for that type of photography. Unlike many street photographers, I don't like to shoot everything with extended depth of field, often preferring to limit focus to my prime subject and have everything else gradually, or not, blur out. Shooting in M mode is excellent for less fluid situations but not for constantly changing, dynamic situations, IMHO. But ultimately it's really a question of personal preference and what works best for you.

Thanks Nigel, when I started off in wildlife I always used shutter priority with auto ISO. I switched to landscape about 3 years ago bought a D500 and have only ever used manual since, love having full control, it brings out your creativity even more

great video, epic shot! Thank you

thanks - experienced the same - I am really impressed about your eye and compositions.

This was a great video Nigel. I found shooting in manual overwhelming to begin with but the more I use it the more I feel I can control how I want my photography to turn out. Looked like a great location. I tend to use AP when I want to capture something fast moving so that way I can rely on the camera to choose the correct SS while I can focus on the aperture. I went out recently to shoot a vlog on Black and White woodland photography which was a challenge in itself. Manual became my best friend during that vlog. Was a really enjoyable watch. Thanks for sharing.

Awesome video as usual! I like the last shot the most where you included a bit of the rocks aswell. I only started photography a bit more than a year ago and shoot manual aswell, but for me it's kind of natural as I use the Fuji X system.

Good topic!, been on manual since the early 70's Looking forward to your next book!

I've looked in on you and your videos every week or two for over a year. I appreciate your approach to assessing and fine-tuning a scene, and frequently find myself envying you for your access to fog and mist: where I live both are rare and the clarity of the atmosphere of our landscapes is acute. I find a couple of your images every month that I appreciate and like, but the shot in this video, taken nearer the water with the tripod dangerously near the edge of the bolder, is my personal favorite of any I can recall. I love it. I wish I had taken it. It is at least a portfolio shot, and if I were to put together ten to represent my photo career it would be an automatic selection, near the top. Well done.

Very nice shots. I use manual mode for 2 years now and I love it. I only look at the histogram when setting aperture, shutter speed and iso.

Hi Nigel thanks for sharing, I too have been shooting at aperture priority for years, but your analysis on the possibility of switching to manual shooting is flawless and I share it.

Full manual is easy enough to get used to, especially with the modern DSLR or the Mirrorless model’s. Give it a try, you won’t be disappointed once you get the hang of it. Excellent vlog again Nigel thanks. Stay safe 🇦🇺

I shoot predominantly AP. But I'm now using a lot of vintage glass as I just love the more...crude (is that the word) look you get from a lens that's from say 1958 and it's sitting on a modern Fujifilm body. Now due to this change I have gone back to manual.

Hello Nigel, this was a terrific video and some food for thought, terrific location, thank you for the information.

Fantastic shot love the foreground water colour👏

Loved this video Nigel I love manual priority too I haven’t got a tripod but still find looking at the histogram and exposure metre on my X-T4 works so well and I find it’s a good way to know my camera and learn the effect of changing iso I learned some great advice here on KZread and that is to use manual most of the time EXCEPT when the camera and photos are not your only priority eg if out without family taking pics Then AP works well !!! I love your work Nigel Thankyou SO much 😊

Great video Nigel, I know exactly what you mean re Manual. Loved the images, can’t beat that area, wish I had explored it more when I visited. Shout out to Rick too, great filming 👍🏻

Hi from Australia 🇦🇺 Superb video Nigel. Love the shot ❤️

Another classic video. Cheers Nigel. Ive never shot in Apature. Im only in Manual. Love the print.

Another great video. The photo with the flowing water is amazing. I like shooting in manual. It was good to hear how you do it and apply some of the techniques next time. Thanks

Having someone with you to operate the video camera adds a whole new dimension to the quality of the video. I commented on this on one of your very first videos too. The follow shot is brilliant. Fantastic shot of the waterfall. I have moved a little to manual more recently, for many of the same reasons and 35 years ago with a Zenth B, I had nothing but manual with a Western light meter too, so no in-body metering at all. I have become lazy with all the tech in the cameras now and getting back to having more control is strangely liberating.

@NigelDanson

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks Andrew - yes Rick really helps

I do insects macro / proxy photography with a reflex since 3 years now and i've taken like 10 photos in auto mode since i got it. All other shoots (~20.000) were made in full manual mode, i realy don't like those semi automatic modes but i still learn a lot from your videos, so thanks you 😀

A really interesting and compelling argument for shooting in Manual. I am definitely going to give it a go now. Great image by the way.

Hi nigel great video as a totally newbie it's great your talking in simple to understand rather then making it to complicated.. Love that shot looks amazing.

Love your work Nigel.

I like that you stated there is no wrong way, only the way that is comfortable for the photographer. I will switch between aperture priority and manual, perhaps using manual mode a little more. When I learned how to use a digital camera, I was taught by a photographer to start with shutter priority. It strangely took me longer to grasp the idea of aperture priority but going manual helped me understand all the different aspects of exposure. Beautiful location and that final print is gorgeous.

I bit the bullet and figured out how to set shutter, aperture and iso manually and I'm liking more of what I'm seeing in darktable when I get home now.

Wow. Stunning photo

Thanks, Nigel.

I did all my photos with manual settings for the pass 28 years . Good Video

Nigel thanks I enjoyed your video and explanation manual/aperture priority.I do switch occasionally to manual but after listening to you will be more determined to stick to manual

Very interesting subject Nigel! I must admit I never thought about shooting Manual. But it totally makes sense in landscape photography. Thank you for the tip. And wonderful pictures in Glencoe! They all look great, but I have a little preference for the portrait one at 8:55, because it brings more weight to the mountain in the background, which makes it even more impressive.

Really enjoyed your photography adventure today to Glencoe, such a beautiful place. Can't get out at the moment so its fabulous to share in your adventure too ✨

@NigelDanson

2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

I learned on film with manual only, but find I use aperture and shutter quite a bit. My rule of thumb is when the camera is on a tripod it is always in manual, why shouldn't it be you are taking your time in composition and set up anyway. When not on a tripod I find A & S mode very helpful as I am deciding what is my priority and let the camera decide the exposure from there. I still always look at the data to verify what the camera is doing.

I had a real mare yesterday morning. I got up extra early to take a sunrise shot down at the beach. Set everything up and took a couple of shots of fishing boats going off to do their thing. I then decided to move down the beach to where the palm trees were and use them to frame the sunrise. Set up the tripod and placed the old D3000 on top. So far so good. Turned it on and no dialogue box. Went into the menu and faffed about in there, pressed my function key and tried all sorts. Restarted the camera and the same thing. Couldn't get access to my shutter speed. I thought my camera was dying...... That's when I noticed the dial was set to Aperture Priority.......... I always use manual mode and have done since using my old Chinon SLR back in the 80's, not that I had any choice in the matter ;-) I got my sunrise shots and the world was at peace, until I got home and my computer decided to have a kernal panic.........! Great video mate and a beautiful shot.

I love the image which is made by the beautiful flow of the water and your amazing processing. I totally agree with you re using manual mode, particularly for landscape shots. However, I tend to stick my camera on either apature priority or shutter priority for 'inbetween times' allowing a quick 'safe' shot of any unplanned occurances - animals, birds, people etc. Thanks for the continued motivation

Thanks Nigel. This was a good discussion video, and is encouraging for me to use Manual more often. I, like you, used to use Aperture priority almost exclusively, but have found myself getting lazy at times not paying attention to my shutter speed. Not only is being mindful around water scenes important, but people photographs with longer lenses can create problematic motion artifacts that are especially noticeable with today's high resolution sensors. Cheers!

Nigel what a lovely image and kudos for hiking out in those weather conditions. The title of your video resonated with me because I have just started using a beautiful Voightlander manual focus lens on my Fuji X-T3 . I found much to my surprise that I enjoy it more than autofocus for still subjects because it’s so much more engaging. And that of course is what you’ve found too by going fully manual. I’ll try that too so thanks for the encouragement. Here’s a tip from KZreadr Allen Blasdell for anyone wishing to use manual focus via focus peaking; change the settings to Black & White. It’s so much easier to distinguish the coloured peaking effect. The RAW images will remain in colour.

My little rebel t100 Canon i set it to manual and have the ISO on Auto. Control the shutter with the wheel and one button to switch to Aperture control to set the exposure. I can see in the view hole. I don't use the back screen cause it will drain my battery. Back button set up so i can focus meter and see what it says for iso, change shutter with finger and Boom. Thanks to YOU Nigel Danson........I have learned so much. And one thing i have learned is that sense it is a hobby there is no stress to get it perfect and i can play around....So m,uch Fun. Then the photos just keep coming. I am getting more " WOW i took that" in my Camera Rolls hehehehe .. Much Love

Hi Nigel! As a photographer and your loyal subscriber I just have to ask you this... Yes, the flow of the water is dreamy and so on but, what is it that we want to experience that way? I mean, the flow of a river/ creek/ stream is so play and joyful and this way it gets waxy, ironed over, mushy... I have always been thinking about it and decided to capture the moment in its entire uniqueness, like with human beings or animals... there is something unrepeatable in every recognized moment... Oscar Wilde once said: Life is a collection of signs, like the clouds sailing in front of our eyes, recognized or not they are traveling anyway ( something like that 😂❤😊 )... Keep up the good work and I am curious about your answer ❤😊

Great video. Looks like a beautiful place. I’ve been shooting in Manual for about 6 years now. Been watching a lot of landscape videos lately where they are all shooting in A mode. I was thinking about changing, but I guess now I’ll keep plugging away in Manual! Thanks for the video.

Thanks for sharing Nigel. Using Manual will also help to slow you down and make more conscious decisions while out in the field. I guess it is indeed the better option when movement is to be captured or shooting a panorama or someting like that. I tend to experiment with my shutterspeed on movign water, take many photos to select the exposure I like the best later. Cheers, Bart !

Lovely images! Manual is my preferred mode for all the reasons you stated. Aperture priority is the mode I use in situations where things are changing more rapidly while I'm shooting (e.g. field sports with dappled light). I chuckled as, when you said "There's not much light ... " and checked your wrist, my first thought was "He's got a watch with an exposure meter??" ... Personally, I think that'd be pretty neat for completely impractical reasons ...

Love the print!

It's mad to think after all those years of photography that you have only just seen the advantages of manual mode. They should rename it to Me mode lol. Love your work and the locations you go to. Keep safe and keep well.

Really beautiful shots. 👍

Thanks Nigel, great video and stunning shots! I decided to go back to manual when I bought my D850, which was a bit dumb to be honest, as it's pretty unforgiving..BUT I stuck with it and it was like going back in time to my first Zenit SLR in 1968, (except the D850 is bloody brilliant). Cheers.

Hello again Nigel .great video and thank you for sharing your thoughts with us. Love all your video's n photos. Amnon from NYC.

Learned a lot watching your videos.

I wasted my first 3 years of photography on Creative Settings, taking shots and ending up with blurred images or the stuff I wanted in focus, not in focus. The day I tried manual settings changed my life. Use nothing else when your learning, it teaches you what you need to know. I shoot with nothing else now, and I've learned more in my first year of manual than I learned in 3 years of everything else. Don't be scared of it, just practice with it 👍

@rcchronicles25

2 жыл бұрын

@@Jajajajanee Tell me about it. You know they weren't fully blurry, just the depth of field wants right, so I was taking landscape shots with only the subject I focus, mine of the beautiful mountains behind etc. And that was down to using the creative crap. Wasted some beautiful shots that I look at now and realise how shit they really are 🤣

Super shot, Nigel, that is one of my favourite areas in Glencoe, been shooting at that point for many years and as you mentioned it takes many trips to get the perfect condtions. Yous shot printed beautifully, just waiting for a large dump of the white stuff and I will be there like a shot.

Great video. Using manual a lot at moment with wildlife (usually with auto ISO) and love the control it gives-I still need the advice from a guide because so challenging-but going back to manual with landscape is going to help skill level in both disciplines I think. Weeks wildlife photography in the Highlands of Scotland so sympathise with your challenges in a rainy Glencoe!

I never cease to be impressed by your dedication in all weathers! And that main photo at 8:50 is an 11 out of 10!

You found just the same spot as Simon Saxter went to a few years ago (4 minutes in). This is one of the reasons I almost stopped doing landscapes. Its hard to find thos good unshoot spots. But then again, different photographers create different photos of the same things. Love your videos, btw.

I understand where you are coming from. If doing a one off image or a panorama, rather than a sequence of images, manual is useful. When the lighting conditions at around sunrise and sunset are changing, I'd prefer to figure out the settings in manual, then switch to aperture priority and dial in the exposure compensation, especially when using an intervalometer. That way, the sequence of exposures look more uniform with regards to the lighting.

Thanks for sharing again. I use manual for most images except if do some sports.

@NigelDanson

2 жыл бұрын

No problem 👍

Amazing landscapes 😲