The Easy Way To Shoot In Manual Mode (Stop Using AUTO!)

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When starting out, all of the different camera settings can be quite confusing to learn and understand. In this video, we're talking about how to shoot in manual mode on your camera as well as some of the semi auto modes, in order to make taking pictures nice and simple!
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[@charleslee6626]

I just got the Sony a7iv is so many settings so confused n everybody videos talk like everyone is born with a camera n there hands need lot more help I been using iPhone for long time my first real camera don’t know what I’m doing wrong sometimes I’m taking good pictures than real bad pictures NEED HELP

[@itsdason]

keep up the great work!

[@jeffbraun9514]

Probably the best crash course in manual mode I've ever seen. More of these would be great. Thanks, Pat!

[@matthewriley3778]

Just commenting to appease the algorithm

[@patkay]

haha you the mvp

[@chriskobee356]

Veryy good tip concerning the auto iso! With this i can focus on the desired outcome and set my aperture/SS and having a lot of control.

[@princepagan]

These videos are so great, appreciate the Pat Kay lessons

[@Mel-95]

Your explanation of shooting in Manual with auto ISO is the clearest, most helpful explanation I've found. Thank you. Coming from a film background, I've had to adjust mentally to the idea of auto ISO. Controlling the brightness and quality of the exposure resulting from the "creative settings" makes sense. Also, the role of post in adjusting ISO mistakes was an eye-opener. This is my first video with your channel. I subscribed. Nicely done.

[@bruce-le-smith]

Always love your style, particularly liked your use of the term "gain" for ISO in this one. Makes it more intuitive for why there's noise in higher ISO, like more distortion with music when you're cranking it through weak amplifiers or speakers. Was watching a Simon d'Entremont video recently and he was explaining that's why high megapixel full frame cameras could be worth it (depending what you shoot), because they're like a powerful amp and speaker and help control noise\distortion when you're up at an extreme ISO.

[@jetzfilms]

When you put your ISO on auto, do you set a minimum and maximum setting for the ISO?

[@isozarr]

I would like to hear the answer too! In another video I saw that in auto ISO the max. ISO was set to 12.800. I did the same with my camera and it works very well! Give it a shot, as long as we have no answer 😅

[@patrickhin4301]

If i don't like to do post processing, is Jpeg ok or shall i just shoot Raw and leave it at that! Thanks

[@AlessandraMcGill]

I wondered what the “A” and “S” were on my camera!! Thank you for explaining this. Loved these videos you’ve made! It’s made my life so much easier 😊

[@KTF_MAIAN]

Hello sir 😢

[@TheMrohst]

Perfect summary for me and my level right now! You’re doing incredible good videos and i love your style as well! Big ups for you!

[@LouisLuzuka]

I have a question about my travels next week I’m trying to choose between a 18-135mm or 55-250mm I’m already bringing a fisheye lens a pancake lens and the nifty 50 so I’m not sure how to complete my kit, I’m leaning towards 55-250mm but do you ever find yourself wanting an everything walk around lens? Thanks for your help you always put me into perspective and I’m so grateful ❤

[@bruce-le-smith]

more reach with 250mm kinda makes sense to me if you have a fisheye and pancake and 50mm

[@LouisLuzuka]

@@bruce-le-smith you’re my hero

[@Lorde_raph]

❤❤

[@georgeiscreative]

Thanks so much for such an informative video! 👍 I've been binge watching your channel, and I am keen to get an RX100 on the Aussie Sony website, just waiting for the restock. Do you think there is any chance we'll see an RX100 VIII before the end of the year?

[@JayJay70s]

OK, at the risk of making myself unpopular here: I would NEVER permanently use a camera that doesn't give you any help. I own a Leica M3 without a light meter and it's no fun to take photos with it. The rate of successful pictures is too low and I don't feel like wasting hundreds of euros on film until I get the hang of it and my eyes can replace a light meter. I still have an OLYMPUS OM-2 which has a built-in light meter and aperture priority. You can actually take photos with it. With my modern cameras: If I want to capture or accentuate movement: Aperture priority. If I want to work with depth of field: Aperture priority. If I just want to document something: Fully automatic. With the other parameters, such as ISO, you set sensible limits for the camera and you're good to go - personally, I can't think of any reasons to ever shoot manually. Like you said: One parameter is usually more important than the others.

[@puckhead1221]

I shoot in manual 100% of the time. I even did this when I first started with a compact camera. I remember when I got a Full-Frame (A7iv) thinking 🤔 this is going to be more complicated this is a real camera. However in reality it was the opposite It was easier 😂 Everything about it was way better. So many well place knobs dials buttons and wheels. I can adjust everything without even thinking about it.

[@hurleygreen927]

Great info! You're preaching to the choir here, as I'm a big fan of Manual Mode shooting! Thanks and keep up the great work...

[@ventus.pd89]

Thank you 😊

[@the_true_hier_to_the_sharingan]

Could you please make a video on picking the right gadget and setup. Especially for developing countries where people run on small savings. Also, what camera on should pick for a particular setting (Travel, Wedding, Fashion)?

[@Moments.by.jurgens]

Hi, thanks for the amazing videos. For anyone that could answer me… what is that red cap on the shutter Button and what it does? Thanks!

[@josephdelvin7771]

Yes! I couldn't agree more, I've been shooting like this for years! So happy that a professionally shoots the same way!

[@Arjeee]

Manual mode is the only way I feel in control. I'm not perfect but that adds to the process!

[@KTF_MAIAN]

I need your support 😢

[@bombermanfx]

Instead of using auto ISO in manual mode, is there any pro and cons setting the ISO auto min SS instead to tell the camea what my minimum shutter speed i want so that i can just to focus on aperture?

[@Rawan-cy6ld]

thank you for these great videos you're working on for beginners helping us

[@HumerHive9585]

The first teacher who taught me to get shaper image. Your videos is great.

[@andrewding9958]

Thanks for the free content! Learned so much from you

[@bernalphotography]

Great video about the basics that we need to be reminded of.

[@gonzaloquilis1687]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 Thanks for your content! 🔥🔥🔥

[@mz8172]

Perfect explanation!!

[@KirksDrumRoom]

Fantastic explanation, Pat!

[@Sir_versatile01]

You the best 😊

[@fredydavid1]

Good video

[@kevinace36]

watched, inspired and bought my first camera. 🤜🏻🤛🏻

[@DavidRamgobin]

Agreed, shooting manual does help beginners immensely. One can learn how to be still (even better than while using semi auto), and get a better sense of controlling the focal plane. Can even go a step further and adapt vintage lenses that lock you in manual, and go for lens-specific effects that expand your creative horizons a bit more. Great vid, Pat 🔥

[@hamza12ism]

You have no idea how much you have helped me in understanding and fathoming the concept of good photography. Though Im not a photographer, I still use the concepts of visual hierarchy to sketch or visual story telling. I ve been using photo mode in video games to test and play around with alot of the concepts you introduced.

[@max_larum]

First again :D

[@patkay]

haha you got it!

[@max_larum]

@@patkay big fan my guy! Keep up the good work