When I got my SLR camera back in February I made a promise to myself that I would NOT spend that much money on a camera to leave in on Auto all the time. Seriously, there is not point in shelling out that kind of money on a camera and not learning how to use it. So, I took it slow. I read A LOT. I have learned about framing your shot and exposure and so much more. I eventually ventured off of the auto mode and the presets and went into Program mode. It allowed me to learn a little bit about the camera while still letting the camera choose some of the settings. I am now, boldly learning the manual mode. Where I have to define everything…what f-stop, what ISO, what white balance setting, what metering mode….everything. I am excited to say I have about a 10% idea of what I am doing. My goal is to be shooting all manual by October. That is of course if my kids let me sit down and figure out all the buttons and menus. Not to mention figuring out what a picture shot at f2.8 with a ISO of 400 looks like on a cloudy day. I will get back to you…..
My husband is getting as bad as me (he has my old camera…hehe):
