On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 9:01 AM, Kiran Jonnalagadda <[email protected]> wrote: > On Tue, Mar 3, 2009 at 10:15 PM, Thaths <[email protected]> wrote: >> * A vast majority of DSLR owners shoot in completely automatic mode. >> IMO, this is a waste of the capabilities of the DSLR and $$. If you >> find yourself shooting mostly in auto mode, you may get better value >> for your money with a higher end point and shoot than with a DSLR. >> Learn the basics of shutter speed, aperture, depth of focus, etc. and >> start shooting in Aperture or Shutter priority mode. Graduate into >> fully manual mode later. > I agree with Thaths's advice except for this bit. I almost always shoot in > automatic mode, except the rare occasion when I use aperture-priority. I > can't substitute with a good point and shoot, for they have neither the > quality of a 24mm CCD nor of a good lens. I prefer the 50mm and am getting a > 35mm as soon as I can find a seller with a realistic price.
I do not know much about the quality of sensors on the higher end point and shoots like Canon G9/G10. From what I hear, they are quite good. Jace has a very good point about lenses. With a point and shoot you are stuck with the non interchangeable lens. > I've learnt over the years that manual metering is overrated. What matters > is (a) learning to see a frame and (b) internalising how your camera will > respond. Both good points. I too do not advocate complete manual metering. However, in some cases there is a definite difference between center weighted, spot and matrix metering. Having these options and using them is good and often give you a better image than you would with the default matrix metering. Thaths -- "You'll have to speak up, I'm wearing a towel." -- Homer J. Simpson
