# No longer a DSLR virgin....

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**Category:** Shift518 Automotive\
**Created:** [March 2, 2012, 9:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-longer-a-dslr-virgin/262865 "2012-03-02T09:16:40Z")\
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**Author:** ![Shady](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/6de8d8/32.png) [@Shady](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Shady)\
**Post date:** [March 3, 2012, 9:46am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/no-longer-a-dslr-virgin/262865/12 "2012-03-03T09:46:17Z")

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> [@Hiya!](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/hiya/48176/60):
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> I only recommend using full manual because it will allow you to see how exactly each setting changes the outcome of your picture. Don’t ever stress over any of it, just have fun.

Yea I guess I kind of agree with this, though to be honest I dont think people give cameras enough credit. In general shooting situation, why dick with manual when your camera can do it for you in a fraction of the time it would take you? I’m not talking full on dumb green auto, but an assisted auto, where you can choose the picture settings etc, but just lett the camera take care of some of it.

I’m not saying this is the case for every shot, sometimes manual is the only way to get the desired outcome.

I guess I should say playu around with manual and see what the effect are just like crew said, when im just around the house, or if im just taking quick shots I use programmed auto, when im actually taking time to setup shots etc then I use manual always.

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