Slowing Down with Manual Mode
The two exposure modes I primarily use are aperture priority and manual. I’m using manual mode more and more, because I believe it provides me the most flexibility and control. Most important, it keeps me on my toes, forcing me to pay attention to what’s happening with the light.
Though I can adjust my exposure in an automatic exposure mode using the camera’s exposure compensation feature, I have to take the time to navigate to a secondary button or dial to do so. On some cameras, this requires me to take my eye off of the viewfinder, which can mean the loss of precious seconds.
My thumb and index finger are already near the dial controls for aperture and shutter speed, so I can make quick adjustments to exposure ...
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