6 Simple Camera Hacks To Get You Off AUTO Mode Forever

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Please tell me what that photo is at 6:56 - it's wonderful!

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Thank you😘

[@saroshmac]

Wow!!! Thank you so much Friend for your valuable sharing. I'm surely now going to switch away from Auto mode.

[@danish162]

These are not hacks, this is a masterclass. Everything explained so clearly with great examples. Thank you.

[@Rando_Commando]

I couldn’t agree more, this was the perfect tutorial and I’ve seen them all trying to get better at photography.

[@teikocornelius]

I concur. The best shortest to the point masterclass ever!!!! I'm grateful!!!!

[@johnfernandez6623]

Big facts!! I have my camera for over a year and had no idea what that exposure compensation scale was for smh!!

[@andrepepin9792]

Indeed, these are not hacks... They are basic photography principles and techniques, nothing else!

[@mcutshall32]

Greatly Classed, but the photo examples could be much better, imo. But otherwise his presentation is spot on.

[@ellakoenig]

Here's a little summary from the video- this is esentially a copy-paste from the notes I took while watching :) 1) Take Control Over Photo Brightness With Exposure Composition - Bright lighting = cheerful, dark lighting = moody - Press plus to increase brightness, minus to decrease - (On a Canon, “P” represents “Program” mode) - Press the “q” button in the back to access exposure composition 2) Use ISO To Supercharge Your Low-Light Photography - Is a scale from 100-3200 - Represents the camera’s ability to absorb light (higher ISO = more sensitive) - Also works with how well your camera responds to movement (in dark areas, mostly) lower ISO will create blurry photos and a higher ISO results in sharper pictures - However, there is a trade off. Higher ISO creates reduced quality - Change the ISO by using a scroller on the top? 3) Use Aperture Priority to Blur the Background - How “soft” or “hard” the background is - Switch top mode dial to “AV” - If you have a zoom lense, make sure you zoom it in - A large aperture opening gives you a lot of background blur, whereas a small aperture opening gives you only a little background blur - Aperture is measured in f-stop - To get background blur, you should choose your lenses lowest f-stop 4) Use F8 Aperture to get the Best Overall Image Quality - Gives a lot of focus, especially useful for photographing groups of people at all distances - Use when there’s more than one person in a photo 5) Capture Sharp Landscapes Using the Highest F-Stop Number - You may need to use a tripod in order to prevent blurry photos 6) Use Shutter Priority for Stunning Photos of Moving Water - A fast shutter speed freezes fast-moving objects - A slow shutter speed makes fast moving objects blurry - Set your top dial to “TV” - For this type of photo, you should have a tripod or at least a stable platform like a chair - This type of photography works best in the early morning or late evening - Make sure your ISO is the lowest possible for slow shutter speed, and highest for fast shutter speed (and vice versa)

[@donnad8142]

thanks i am creating a list of tips and hints

[@paulashbourne5448]

Ella Koenig awesome! Thanks

[@anneastwd]

Thanks Ella - a brilliant job. Just what I needed!

[@dopelines]

You absolute legend! THANK YOU!

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[@WildlifeObsessed]

Very good indeed. Clear & concise step-by-step. No mumbling. No music. Never used Erm ….Uhh. Logical and jargon-free. Excellent

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Love your tutorials … not loud music, clear voice, and you know what you are doing...

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[@J7C3B]

This man is a natural born teacher. And obviously a highly skilled photographer. I learned so much. Thanks!

[@mcutshall32]

Its all in the body language, hand motion and not being afraid to keep talking much like you are talking to a friend. Relaxed breathing, calm concise words and hand movement will sell in speeches. As well as timed smiles, pauses and examples to help keep the scenes interesting and keep the person watching from growing bored.

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Now just needs to make for Camera hacks to get you ON auto forever :3

[@SpeccyMan]

This is exactly what the keen amateur photographer needs. Concise information backed up with practical examples. Now I need to go find my notepad and watch the video again ............

[@MegaMarlon0123]

What camera do you have?

[@rashelsarounds3737]

Me also 😊

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Doing the same👍

[@OkayJournayDay]

You speak so clearly that even the automatic subtitles are right. Thanks haha

[@KevAlberta]

I noticed the neatness of his speech as well lol

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LMAOOOO, it's true 😂

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Only wish I knew which lens you were using but this is the best tutoring settings class ever!📷👌🏾

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That was absolute 20 mins of pure gold!

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Yes it was.

[@princessaz79]

I’ve watched a few KZbin videos and took a class and I learned more in this video than all of that combined. Great teacher.

[@taej6897]

princessaz79 SAME!

[@vankal8740]

Maybe u are not concentratingnin class

[@michellev5106]

Same. Brilliantly done 👏👏👏

[@lornagraham2870]

Same here 🙂

[@johnramirez5032]

I can't believe how many dislikes he got. He is perfect for newbies. Rude people.

[@rubo1964]

Listen guys the critics.This gentlemen took his time to explain some manual controls that average person like myself not familiar with camera mods can take.Obviously its not professional photography 101.Its pointless to point out the shortcomings when it was not intended to be heavy tutorial on photography! Subscribed and I like your tone of speaking.You are not talking down on people which often happens...in these kinds of videos. Thank you

[@evanbasnaw]

This is a big problem though. His method uses program mode and tells you to bump up the ISO to reduce motion blur. There's just so many bad practices here for new photographers! Please go watch some more videos about exposure control before trying to practice what this person is telling you. These Lego photography tutorials should straighten you out on what settings do what even if it doesn't teach you exactly how to control those settings on your camera. It's a great place to start learning the exposure triangle. kzbin.info/www/bejne/a2KudKCLfJigp6M kzbin.info/www/bejne/jom9ZHZtpcuqebM kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGjYq4V6ZtiSeq8

[@michaels1086]

You're correct. The people here complaining about the video (in particular ISO), are taking what he said out of context by not including the rest of what he said in his video. Haters are gonna hate, especially the ones that don't have what it takes to put their own how-to together so they take out their frustration of being incompetent on others who are better than them (like this guy and this video).

[@CallawayVanZeeberg]

Especially people like Alex Taylor. This video explained so many concepts to beginners in such a short space of time. It's the kind of stuff that beginners don't really know. I've been in the photography field for 12 years, and I'm not the kind of person to shut someone else's point of view out. For the critics... when you eat chicken and find a bone, you just discard the bone and keep on eating. You don't throw the whole chicken away. What kind of mentality is that?

[@LaurentBourrelly]

I think the problem is about the title of the video. This type of fail is typical when you don't master the art of clickbait. Writing an incitative title is not clickbait, it's just smart. However, don't overpromise and underdeliver. This is the case here. If title was something like "Basic tips to get out of auto mode", I don't think hateful comments would flow as much. Don't overpromise and underdeliver. Be always on point with the intent of the targeted audience.

[@baruchben-david4196]

@Alex Taylor Sounds like someone needs a nap.

[@waseemllica]

These 19 minutes were one of the best minutes of my life. Every single word that you uttered had so much positivity. Much love to you man! Keep doing the good work.

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[@alexvortelinas]

The best video so far. The art is not only to capture great photos, but to be charismatic enough to guide others!

[@PhotographyPro]

Thanks for your comment! We appreciate the support :)

[@truebro77]

593 dislikes? For watching the nicest guy on the internet providing highly useful information? Beggars belief....

[@jbmythical09]

they're just nervous, because of this video anyone can (somehow)become a pro and probably won't get professional photographers on there future events😂

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50 000 🤜🤛

[@anjayl]

it's people making selfies whom don't understand how you can take a picture without you in it.

[@amadeusbond267]

I would guess those dislikes are for the last 20/30 seconds advertising is course! Thing is, I'm happy to spend 10 years figuring it out!

[@amadeusbond267]

*his (apologies for the fat fingered typo!)

[@alexblaze8878]

This video was essentially the best-selling Art of Photography book expertly explained in 20 minutes. Well done! Subscribed .

[@mcutshall32]

I agree.

[@harrygalaxy9535]

agreed. with helpful and easy to understand examples.

[@ContentCreator]

That's how a guru zips his 20 years of experience in a 20 min video... Kudos... 👌

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@@evanbasnaw Noone is PERFECT!! Signed by Noone.

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@@evanbasnaw Now you're just being ridiculous!!

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Creative live video

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@@evanbasnaw 03:40 smartass.

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Defo worth the 20 minutes of watching

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I like how this guy doesn't just talk about what something means (unlike a lot of other KZbinrs) but shows what it does. Fantastic stuff thank you man 👍

[@PhotographyPro]

Thanks Bradley, we're so glad to hear you're enjoying our videos! If you're interested in watching more content from us, there's so much more to learn in the Digital Camera Mastery course. Here’s the link to join: photpro.to/dcm-a

[@bradleyspinks7922]

I'll take a look at it thanks 👌

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Didn't expect to see my hometown Riga in the video, loved that it's getting more appreciation from international youtubers!

[@Larcenxyz]

this awesome guy deserves an oscar for the most concise and informative details.

[@indusman69]

I have been an avid photographer for the last 28 years and I have to admit that I wish I had known all that this 20-minute video holds when I first started out. Whether you are using a digital or semi or fully manual camera , this is the bare essence of it all! I had to learn the hard way and am still learning. Great video!!! Kudos!!!!!!

[@liveyounganastasia]

Please help! When I zoom in the minimum aperture I can put is F6.3 and when I take the picture it doesn't look at all like in the video... The background doesn't appear blurred, I mean.. Does this work for all cameras?

[@melbahrami3389]

Dear Nastia; In order to create shallow depths of field, you need very large apertures represented by the smaller F numbers on the aperture ring of the lens. The maximum aperture of your lens when fully zoomed is F6.3; way too small an aperture for this purpose. Don't despair though! You can still create good out of focused-background pictures using your existing lens. Assuming that the shortest focal length of your zoom lens is around 75mm, set it at its shortest length (do not zoom), stop the aperture ring at its smallest number, set the exposure dial on your camera at A (Aperture Priority Auto) and ISO at 100 (on a sunny day) or Auto, get as close to your subject as the minimum focussing distance of your lens allows, compose, hold your breath and take the exposure. The background will be rendered blurred!

[@melbahrami3389]

@@liveyounganastasia Dear Nastia;

[@pastormarymigot1509]

Who is here in July 2020? I have watched a couple of videos on photography and this is THE BEST of them all. Clarity in speech, language and detailed practicals with fine examples ... I could go on till sunset. I think he is a melancholic like me. Thanks very much and congrats for the great work.

[@lornagraham2870]

This is a great course, one of the best I have come across and I’m pleased to say I’m finally off auto! It has been one of the finest things I have done during lockdown. Mark is a top tutor!

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you, Lorna! :)

[@johnrivera2467]

I don’t understand all the dislikes. It’s a video tutorial for beginners and as such it delivered. I’m not even a beginner and it earned a subscription from me.

[@jmcast01]

Wow man where have you been in my life. Amateur photographer here who loves photography and do it for a hobby. This explains a lot and way better explanation and simplified for lay person to understand than all photographer class and book I have attended and read. Great job and thank you for making this type of videos and sharing your knowledge. More power to you and keep it up.

[@broodingbrook]

I hope everyone who is still on Auto mode and is new to photography finds this video. It's a masterclass and to make it so clear and crisp in under 20 mins takes a great teacher. Thank you for this Mark!

[@PhotographyPro]

Glad it was helpful! If you're interested in learning more tips and tricks to fully master your camera, our Digital Camera Mastery course is perfect for you! Here’s the link to join: photpro.to/dcm-j

[@zandydoblon1188]

I love how you speak and how you sound. It's sweet and friendly to ears.

[@ChrisWJames]

This is excellent. I learned more in 20 mins than I did from a photography course I took online. You have a knack for teaching and explain everything in a way that is easy for me to understand.

[@briankemp9857]

Been taking several of Mark's courses. This is a nice refresher. Personally I have been taking photographs for many years starting in film. I have taken a number of courses with recognized photographers. It is well worth the time. And I'm enjoying Mark's teaching style.

[@larrybraverman7997]

Just about the best tutorial I have ever seen.Not picking up my Nikon d3400 for quite some time I watched and listened to this pro .Everything he explained was functional and so easy to understand spoken in perfect English and how the sample photos were explained,just perfect.

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Glad it was helpful! If you're interested in learning more tips and tricks to fully master your camera, our Digital Camera Mastery course is perfect for you! Here’s the link to join: photpro.to/dcm-j

[@LaDyShO26]

You are absolutely amazing. I had so much anxiety about using my camera-even after watching other vids. Thanks for making it easier to understand instead of talking like we should already know this language. Props!

[@peterinpensacola]

Mark, excellent video. I can see by your demeanor that you are a popular instructor. I made the leap away from auto mode 10 years ago and can relate to all your examples. It occurs to me you could easily make a follow-up video with another 5 tips to set people's photography apart from the masses. Here are 3 of my favorites, that took my photos to the next level: 1. Learn to use the flash, in daylight, to light up the face of the subject and take beautiful portraits. And taking 2 or 3 steps back to soften the flash intensity (and zooming in if needed to compensate for the greater distance) makes all the difference in a back lit scene or low light. 2. Add a Circular Polarizer Filter (CPL) to your camera lens and leave it there. It's an inexpensive way to protect your camera's lens and takes your landscapes to a higher level! Learning to place the sun at 90 degrees to the camera (more or less) and rotating the filter to remove all that glare from the water and the rooftops and deepen colors really sets your photos apart from the masses with cell phones and point-and-shoot cameras. This one even works in Auto mode. 3. Learning to use any solid object around you to stabilize the camera is key to taking sharp photos in low light or when zoomed in. Many digital cameras (entry and even mid level) don't have image stabilization, so resting the camera on a fence rail, or placing the side of the camera against a tree or sign post etc does the trick and helps get a sharp pic without lugging a tripod around.

[@lioncurlew]

Not a polariser. A UV or Skylight Filter

[@chriscoates5427]

As I have recently bought my first mirrorless camera, this is a great tutorial. A refresher on shutter and aperture priority modes, but changing the ISO for different light conditions is a very valuable tip. Thanks!

[@PhotographyPro]

Glad it was helpful, Chris! :)

[@onnei9590]

This is one of the best tutorials out there. You truly can turn a beginner "Pro" in 20 minutes!

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you! :)

[@kazg0091]

This video is like a refresher course after forgetting all the infos you learned about photography 10 years ago 😆 thank you so much!

[@daniawilliams3658]

Wow! I learned so much in such a short amount of time from you. I would love to be able to be able to watch an entire course taught by you! Thank you so much for taking your time to humbly teach those of us who are interested and or technically challenged by our cameras. I can’t wait to go out and try your tips out.

[@PhotographyPro]

Glad it was helpful! If you're interested in learning more tips and tricks to fully master your camera, our Digital Camera Mastery course is perfect for you! Here’s the link to join: photpro.to/dcm-j

[@DawnMcDonald-lx5oo]

​@@PhotographyPro For the average person- how long would you guess it would take to do this course and absorb it?

[@JWKessler]

I've been using cameras for more than 50 years now and know all about the technical details he discusses, but when I'm out in the field I tend to forget to apply my knowledge properly. I appreciate this refresher and reminder that I need to be digging a bit deeper into my settings. It's also important to practice on your own cameras a lot so you can make these settings without thinking about them too much. If you have to stop and think about how to change the ISO setting on your camera, for example, you probably won't think to do it.

[@davesharp9656]

Thank you very much for presenting these shots in a manner and context to make it so unbelievably easy to understand. A thousand thumbs up.

[@PhotographyPro]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@Darmixo]

This is the best class of photography i have ever seen and probably will ever see, thank you so much!

[@kevinbooth1218]

Learnt so much in a short video. Very well explained and made total sense without the waffle. You have a very unique way of describing how to use a DSLR camera and get the best from it. Thank you.

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you, Kevin! Glad to hear you enjoyed it. :) If you’d like to learn more, be sure to check out the full Digital Camera Mastery course, here’s the link to join - photpro.to/dcm-r

[@cettybermejo9000]

Of all tutorial videos I've watched, this is my go to! I'm so looking forward to taking the course and use my camera!!

[@Blissful8640]

I am a Wildlife Ecologist in Zambia and was looking for tips on how I can get the most from my Canon camera I saved so long for before purchasing and I came across this. This was one of the best instruction and practical videos I have ever watched everything clearly explained. I love it and thank you so much. Now I cannot wait to go back in the field and play with my camera.

[@aleabogado6703]

Its amazing how you explain. Ive never felt more inspired to use more than one button of my expensive camera

[@whonoms]

I really appreciate this video because it doesn't make me feel guilty for not using Manual mode. This video is really informative and perfect. Thank you!

[@chocolatized]

After all these years, I finally understand!! You explained everything so easily. Love the real life examples. Thank you!

[@Andi_M.]

That's the very best Video on KZbin i''ve ever seen on "how to take the best photos"! Thank you!!!

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you, Andi! :)

[@rubydose7284]

You’re the nicest guy online, you’re also pretty knowledgeable.

[@garybpt]

Stumbled across this video by accident and I'm absolutely delighted that I did!

[@johnhunter2058]

Easily one of-if not THE actual-best I've ever viewed (and trust me, I've seen a LOT)!

[@emran1906]

You know what you are awesome the way you are explaning or teaching, its the best, bless you.

[@rhastacala]

It's been a year since I come to this video. For someone who just start taking photos with DSLR Camera without any experience like me back then, this video is superb.

[@blue_ranger]

This was the video I've been looking for! Finally a clear explanation of what these things are and what they do! After watching a few that just blab on through ISO, aperture, and shutter speeds without saying practical uses for the settings. I have recently bought a Canon EOS mirrorless, so was also happy that there was a bit of familiarity for me here. I say that, but I am an absolute beginner in proper photography, I've done it the opposite way around, learned how to use photoshop, learn what makes good picture composition (with phones and compacts), and now a slight step into proper camera after going on good holidays in asia and realising my pretty OK/fair photos could have actually been amazing. Thanks!

[@samuelodey9823]

So far, I think this is one of the best video tutorials I've come across. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

[@royceemley884]

As an Advertising photographer this the best video instruction I have ever seen. Thank you for showing me how to take better shots.

[@PhotographyPro]

Glad it was helpful! If you're interested in learning more tips and tricks to fully master your camera, our Digital Camera Mastery course is perfect for you! Here’s the link to join: photpro.to/dcm-j

[@Crusader-eh2cv]

Complete noob, just bought a Sony A7 iii, this is the single best video/information I have gotten. Thank you sooo much! I am just sorry I didn't have this video for the 5 years I was in auto with my Cannon 60d!

[@pauldye3732]

From my limited perspective one of the keys to effective teaching is knowing your audience. It seems reasonable that those who appreciate Mark's video were the intended audience. Another possible component to instructional effectiveness I would call JIT(Just-in-time). That would be introducing complexity only when the necessary prerequisite understandings are in place. Mark has chosen to limit the complexity of the video at this point to maximize the viewers' Takeaway/Understanding. With this understanding it's likely the intended viewers will continue to pursue their photographic knowledge to a point where a discussion about ISO and shutter speed will be moot. Thank you Mark for your efforts.

[@sumandas-fy9sx]

You didn't waste 10 years of your life you invested 10 years of your life on something that you are passionate about, and being so confident after learning this many days,that you can share what you have learned to improve others. Thanks for a nice guiding video.

[@yellowberrypie]

Best teacher on KZbin for photos, no one explains it better

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you, Chelle! We appreciate your support :)

[@gabrielfalan7538]

Thank you using your free tips my pics are already 5x better than the pics I was taking THANK YOU!

[@katemallett7398]

This is the exact video I was looking for. I was having trouble understanding all of these concepts and you have explained it wonderfully. Thank you!

[@PhotographyPro]

You're very welcome!

[@TabieLedesma]

i have my first every photoshoot in a few days and im so nervous but this video has been so helpful to prepare me for it! thank you so much - easy to follow, informative and clear!!

[@kota86]

I hope your shoot went well!

[@TabieLedesma]

Kóta thank you so much! It did, With the help of this vid 😊

[@debbiewatermelon]

OMG I been waiting for five years to learn how to use my camera and get results. You finally enlightened me. I'll be watching this one over and over again.

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you! If you're interested in learning more tips and tricks to fully master your camera, our Digital Camera Mastery course is perfect for you! Here’s the link to join: photpro.to/dcm-j

[@woderfulLove]

This is it. The video that told me important things with the perfect amount of technical knowledge. THANK YOU!

[@rickyashley7862]

I learned more in this 20 mins than what I’ve learned on my own over the last couple of years!! Kudos!!

[@lavishdudeja2824]

I am a beginner Photographer and I really needed this type of guidance to adjust control on my Cannon DSLR.It will really help me alot.Thanks man.You are awesome.👍🏻Keep it up. Just more thing I would like to add.It will be more helpful if you make a video for best DSLR lens.

[@komolcanberra]

Thanks so much for explaining the main critical matters so easily rather than alien talk. simply one of the best I have seen in YT

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you Moha! :) If you’d like to learn more, be sure to check out the full Digital Camera Mastery course, here’s the link to join - photpro.to/dcm-r

[@fredricmarquez1733]

After several KZbin videos about photography i finally took off auto mode and it felt great!

[@OneGuitarist]

Great video that covers all the basics of getting out of auto mode, in a very easy to listen to kind of way. Very well-done and super helpful!

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you!

[@ezzatehatta5498]

Your video is really helpful for beginners like me who don't know how to begin with DSLR. Thank you so much!

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Thanks for your playlist on your channel, it has good videos in it. 👍

[@ezzatehatta5498]

@@micheal124557899 youre welcome 😊

[@hambone4402]

A nice, gentle tutorial with several examples. Will help photographers with limited camera knowledge move away from the automatic settings.

[@PhotographyPro]

Thank you! :)

[@pureland1375]

By far - THE BEST photography lesson I've watched on KZbin, and I've watched a lot! :) Subscribed :)

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I think the same this guy is awsome

[@joserodriguez3399]

EXCELLENT VIDEO, VERY INFORMATIVE, CLEAR TO UNDERSTAND AND FOLLOW.

[@SGVisionary]

Jose Rodriguez thx

[@tanyalangille1278]

@Alex Taylor How desperate and jealous are you for attention, anyway? I actually don't want to know. But you are entertainment. Poor fella.

[@truckernige]

Alex Taylor wow, that’s a lot of anger... unlike you, i’m new to photography with very limited knowledge, and i have to say i found Mark’s video very informative andenlightening. not everyone knows all there is to know.. i hope you have a great day.

[@PhotographyPro]

Thanks, Jose!

[@inevitablecraftslab]

@Alex Tayloryou really got anger management problems right? :) I would like to know your age and if you could post a photo on your empty channel, i wanna laugh at you :)

[@Revolution-tl5wo]

It would be useful to let people know when discussing Av mode that the bokeh (background blur) you're going to get depends on your lens' aperture capability. This is especially true with zoom lenses, which, unless they are higher end, tend to get narrower the further down the barrel you go- ie. the more you zoom in. A lens with a max aperture of f/4, for example, is not going to give you a blurred background in portraits without some more intermediate to advanced photography skill. Even a f/2.8-4.5 zoom lens, for example, 24-70mm, is only going to stay at that f/2.8 up through about 35mm, narrowing the more you zoom in. If people don't know this, they will drive themselves nuts trying to figure out why they're not getting the creamy bokeh they see in magazine photos, even with high price point cameras.

[@gambet0007]

I'm a noob, and I swear I was confused about this just now, so thank you. lmao.

[@set3777]

Bluring background is just shooting at a shallower depth of field and focusing on the subject only. When you zoom into longer focal lengths, the depth of field also decreases so you do not need a f2.8 or wider aperture to get a narrow depth of field even F5.6 would be enough if you move further back and shoot at 85mm or 135mm or 250mm. You can also have a good bokeh by just adding a "2-field filter lens" (I paid $5 used) or use plastic film to up cover part of the lens except the subject or use background bluring software in post processing.

[@gambet0007]

@@set3777 Yeah, I discovered that recently, I did my first engagement order with my Nikon 18-140 kit lens, I could certainly use prime lens but I did alright with this one.

[@wanjunli7310]

The best video I have watched about how to get off auto mode. Excellent teacher! Thanks a lot.

[@tpringdanzy5485]

Love the honesty you shared, making me feel real confident with this new venture i am about to take!

[@chadthedad4826]

Thanks so much. First time I’ve heard about F8 being the “sweet spot” for more neutral blur to photos.

[@anirudhkumar7477]

Thank you so much. This is literally an amateur's photography class!

[@willparsons32]

Yet another incredible "How - To" video!!" Every time I watch Mark's Video(s) I seem to easily remember what others couldn't seem to teach!

[@PhotographyPro]

Wow, thanks!

[@HannahMileyforever1]

This was extremely helpful! As a beginner amateur I needed some knowledge to get started

[@nayyabsohail9057]

You are a great teacher sir thanks for making this amazing video and helping people like me, a lots of respect for you blessings.

[@AbeKnowsmore]

I watched the whole video! I just bought this camera and everything in this video was so helpful! Thank you so much man!

[@leonmahu6155]

Gosh so good to find someone that talks in a language I understand. Thank you!

[@tenetene9185]

so glad i had found the best camera tuitorial vid. on the first search . for a first timer dslr user like me , this is so informative , feels like i wanna watch more from your channel 😍 so excited tonlearn more from you sir 🖤

[@Faithinu2]

This is so amazing. I have been so comfortable with auto and now leaving my comfort zone to an awesome place! THANK YOU!!!

[@BlingBlingTheBSOFTHEISS]

Blondie Tip for you. Put your camera into auto ISO. This way it’s one less setting to worry about and let your camera do do an excellent job of selecting the correct ISO. The best way to shoot in manual is to understand your shutter speeds and your aperture settings, most professional photographers shoot in auto ISO, because technology has come so far. I always shoot auto ISO, I’ve been shooting for 3 years now in manual. Here’s some of my photos: www.viewbug.com/member/thibeaultchristine

[@eliazarvalentine7690]

Wow my camera skills are leveling up learned so much just from this video thank you so much!

[@brownpunk1794]

Thanks moby..u are a 5 star teacher

[@Pulsar8205]

Awesome Tips for the Beginners like me. This will help me to make my clicks more impressive for the audience eyes... Thanks a lot for this wonder full & useful tutorial... God bless

[@sehunslines]

Did I really watch a 19:20 min video about taking amazing shots with a DSLR when I don't even have a DSLR? Yes.

[@KevAlberta]

Even if you don’t have a camera. I think it’s essential to know how to take half decent images. In life, you want to capture and remember the good times. Makes it even better when the photos are pleasing to the eye. I started on my cellphone.

[@benjaminwiens7644]

I did the same thing lol. But I've been thinking about buying one and start taking good photos.

[@KevAlberta]

Benjamin Wiens once you master cellphone photography, upgrading cameras will bring your photos to the next level

[@kookie9359]

i actually watched it just because i like his voice haha.....imma use it on my phone tho

[@biasg6315]

@@benjaminwiens7644 same

[@cocoyellapragada9752]

This crash course is amazing! Thank you so much for sharing it with us, appreciate your thoughtfulness for people like us who wants to take great shots with our cameras. I’ve learned a lot! Now I wanna go out and test all the things you’ve showed us.😊 Thanks again, God bless your heart!🙏🏼

[@PhotographyPro]

Have fun!

[@CarlosMelara-kt3ki]

You are definitely the best photo educator. I like how you don’t go around claiming “I only shoot in raw”. To tell you the truth, most photographers I know shoot in Aperture Priority. I shoot in automatic and with it, I hardly ever miss an opportunity due to setting setup.

[@BariumCobaltNitrog3n]

When shooting longer exposures using a tripod, you can set the timer to 2-3 seconds to get the camera to settle down after pressing the shutter release. I like the large aperture for blurring the background. It helps to leave your camera on one setting and shoot all day to see what everything will look like at that setting so you know when to use it.

[@adamjohannesen8215]

I love the examples showed for each setting

[@DDy8073]

This is just phenomenal, I'll be getting my Nikon D3500 Thursday. So I'm looking at everything I can about using my camera to the fullest ability. And you have just made it so much more understanding thank you 😁

[@ShivaKumar-do5qh]

perfect presentation.... Sir even the beginners like me can easily understand the content in this video .. thank you

[@marygould4756]

Thank you so much! I've taken several classes, but none were so simply explained as this! Wonderful!!!! Great to see that back of each camera too! Helped so much! Can't wait to go practice!

[@PhotographyPro]

We're so happy to hear you liked it Mary! If you want to watch more videos like these, you might be interested in joining our Digital Camera Mastery course. Here’s the link to join: photpro.to/dcm-a

[@chrisdelacroix1231]

It's late and I just had to get my camera and go thru those settings. Can't wait to try those tricks. Thank you.

[@roozaagirl]

I searched for a video about taking photography.. and found this.. great Photographer taking photos in my country Latvia, RIGA🇱🇻

[@lacplesis484]

Aaa vēlviens latvietis :D

[@igorc.k.3184]

Sveicieni no Brazīlijas latviešu kopienas!

[@92ndFloor]

The best tutorial I've ever seen in KZbin 🙏🏾 thank you

[@johnblanke2653]

Very well done. Good clear presentation of complex topic, with practical suggestions.

[@TheDabrals]

thanks for sharing this. i am a new photography enthusiast, and still facing problems to capture a decent shot. and need some clear instructions, which you just gave, so i am practicing while watching the video. hope to see more. thanks.

[@moody_blue682]

Like the fella says, it's a simple tutorial for people who always use auto mode but want to take better photos and achieve a little understanding of what can help make a better photo. It is not rocket science but I suspect that most viewers will still either continue using auto mode or occasionally just use one of their camera's preset program scene modes instead. The tutorial gets a 👍 from me though.

Thanks for this great crash course. I really liked the way you presented everything with perfect examples. I've watched numerous similar videos but this one really stood out in a very positive way 👍