Manual Mode on Your D-SLR — When and Why to Use It
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Manual Mode on your D-SLR can really help you take your photography to the next level, allowing for spectacular images and much more creative shots. It is especially important for:
* Sunsets
* Night Photography
* Waterfalls / Rivers / Streams
* Sports / Action
Many of you who have read my previous articles have heard me mention "Manual Mode" on cameras, and how using it can really help your pictures. I decided to write an in-depth article on the benefits of using manual mode, and why it is often actually easier to use than the automatic modes like "Aperture Priority (Av)" or "Shutter Priority (Tv)". I hope after reading it, you too will give it a try and find that it's the easiest mode to use and also results in the best photos.
I've guest-posted this article on a colleague's blog, and you can read the full text of my article here:
http://www.digital-photography-tricks.com/manual-mode.html
As always, if you have any questions, please let me know.
Best,
Paul
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