DSLR Tip – Move from P mode to more advanced mode

This is a good way to keep learning. Observe the settings your camera gives you in P mode and duplicate them in a more advance mode. With some practice, you will begin to understand the settings better. From here…..start to learn how to get a “creative” exposure. (Shallow depth of field, large depth of field, etc…) It’s a good learning tool.
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  1. @eozen81 Thanks for the good words. I hope it helped in some way!

  2. Excellent tips, thanks for smooth explanations. Really helpful for newbies to DSLR.

  3. DubCityTv says:

    I like this Thanks!

  4. If you’re wanting to adjust shutter speed, for the fast kid, why not just switch to Tv mode?

  5. LaczupakabraPL says:

    Another great TIP, thanks dude.

  6. carperpaul says:

    Sound advice nate,
    Most people new to photograhy will use (Auto)-(P-program)and will take some nice pictures and the only thing they might improve on is Composition over time,but in A-P mode what are they actually learning about photography if the DSLR is setting all the variables ?..hopefully this video might encourage some to learn to be creative and come off the auto modes!
    Keep the videos comeing nate always nice to see what photography topic you load up.

  7. @lacarretadelamuerte I have had the 7D for about 6 months and loved every minute of it.

  8. @jwheeler91 Very smart idea. Most people start in P mode and get stuck there. I want to give those people an idea of how easy it is to move to AV, TV, or M. Learning by doing is the best way. A lot of people get stuck in a rut. I hope to help these people in some small way.

  9. jwheeler91 says:

    When I got my 60D was I supposed to start on P Av or Tv. I jumped straight in on M. Learning by doing…

  10. lacarretadelamuerte says:

    nice camera

  11. @MaCnRYdER Sure, diffused light is great for video or stills.

  12. MaCnRYdER says:

    Hey there, do you think softboxes are good for doing reviews or a lightbox?

  13. How often do you change the shutter speed now or do you still keep it at 50?

  14. supertroye says:

    Dave… I am in the exact same boat. Just got the 60D and coming from the Vixia it is a steep learning curve. However I know my persistence and seeing you do it has helped keep me focused on getting better quality videos. Thanks for posting all of your vids!

  15. drumat5280 says:

    @lssrules787 hey thanks!

  16. lssrules787 says:

    I Mean this in the nicest way possible: You’ve improved so much! This video is so low quality compares to others…

  17. I think you’re right about the ‘hitting the ball’ analogy, I went to film school and learned everything about video, then discovered the T2i and fell in love. Now I’m learning almost from scratch. You can definitely apply some previous knowledge of filming video to shooting with DSLR’s but I feel you really have to figure out what works for you personally. Either way I believe it’s a good thing that people have to plan their shots, it’s a way to make sure they are doing it right.

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