Questions tagged “auto mode”

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Is manual mode really better than automatic, and when should I use each?

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6y ago

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Why can auto mode and my manual settings look the same even with different ISO and shutter speed?

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6y ago

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Why do my manual photos look different from Auto mode even with the same exposure settings?

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7y ago

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136

How does a camera meter the scene before you half-press the shutter?

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user81945

7y ago

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109

Why does auto exposure make white and black cards look gray?

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8y ago

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121

Can a budget DSLR beat a smartphone for simple point-and-shoot photography?

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8y ago

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Why does my Nikon D7000 fire the flash in Auto mode even in daylight?

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8y ago

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How useful are scene modes on a compact camera compared with Auto mode?

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8y ago

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104

Why doesn't Manual mode match the exposure I saw in Auto mode with the same settings?

manual-mode exif auto-mode flash exposure

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9y ago

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Why does my Panasonic GH4 use very slow shutter speeds with flash in iA mode indoors?

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10y ago

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130

Can the Canon EOS 7D Mark II remember flash-off in Auto mode?

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11y ago

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143

Why is ISO grayed out in Auto mode on a Nikon D5100?

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11y ago

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Why do my built-in flash and hot-shoe speedlight fire at the same time?

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12y ago

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150

How can I tell whether a photo was taken in Manual or Auto mode?

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12y ago

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How does a camera choose aperture and shutter speed in full auto mode?

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user20359

12y ago

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125

What’s the difference between Auto mode and Program (P) mode on a DSLR?

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13y ago

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How can I see which settings my Canon EOS 1100D used in Auto mode?

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13y ago

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Can the Nikon D5100 stay in continuous drive mode when using Auto mode?

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13y ago

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Why won't my Canon 7D take a shot in Auto mode when photographing a phone screen?

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13y ago

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Do professional photographers ever use auto mode?

autofocus manual-mode photography-basics auto-mode exposure

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14y ago

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