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WHY YOU SHOULD SHOOT IN FULL MANUAL MODE

Photo by: Ketut Subiyanto

With all the bells and whistles on modern cameras, you might wonder if there’s any point in shooting in full manual mode. We all know that auto mode doesn’t give us any control over our shots, but semi-automatic modes such as aperture and shutter priority are attractive propositions. They allow us to focus on one element of the exposure triangle, while the camera takes care of everything else.

This might seem like the best option, but full manual mode is, in my opinion, the best way to shoot. There are lots of reasons why you should shoot in manual, so let’s look at some of my top picks now.

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