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A BETTER Way To Shoot In Aperture Priority (Street Photography)

Roman Fox

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00:00 Intro
01:13 Min Shutter Speed & Auto ISO
03:55 Video Sponsor
05:14 Aperture Values
07:29 Exposure Compensation
10:20 Photometry Settings
14:25 Auto Exposure Lock

20 Comments

@emirdg1901 4 years ago Pinned

Great tips all around and I really appreciate your informative videos;
However, as far as I know the Center-Weighted metering mode ignores the focus point (always evaluates the center of an image, regardless of the focus point) as that is exclusive to the Spot-Metering mode, according to the manual/online info I could gather and test myself. Would love to hear your thoughts on this one.

@MattTaylor_Photography 4 years ago

Note to self: don't steal Roman's recycling bin

@normanwagner7634 3 years ago

OMG - the Holy Guide to photography. Auto ISO, Apertures, Exposure Compensation, Photometry and Auto Exposure Lock CLEARLY explained. We amatures need to focus on these items to achieve a full enjoyment of the process. Don't under estimate of the value your videos have provided to us, the silent photographer!

@rafasa7857 3 years ago

You taught me in 18 minutes more than my math teacher, god and my grandma together in all my life. Thank you

@harlowpinson5678 4 years ago

This was extreamly helpful, especially the section on metering settings. I think for the first time, I understand that. Thanks!

@LiamGandelsman 2 years ago

Phenomenal video. I’ve been shooting in Manual since my first film camera in the early 2000’s. The last year I’ve started exploring aperture priority, this video is what I needed to see about 20 years ago 😂. Understanding the exposure triangle is great, but I’ve spent so much time fumbling with my settings instead of getting the shot. Thank you.

@cacaulaymulkin7724 1 year ago (edited)

I've been shooting as a manual shooter professionally now for the past year (architecture, portrait and scene) and with this video only now, today; do I now understand some of these auto functions like the different metering systems and the AEL button!

I've avoided automatic or priority shooting for years because diving into menus scares me as I learnt photography on film cameras.

This is however a game changer of a video!

Never have I seen these functions explained so clearly and simply before.
Can't wait to try these out and get them into a subconscious workflow.

Banger video

@ChrisBrogan 1 year ago

Duuuude. I just ruined like...120 frames out shooting people in late afternoon/evening because I didn't know about minimal shutter. I had so much blur, I might as well have been swinging the camera on the strap while I was shooting. THANK YOU!

@jasonbodden8816 3 years ago

Glad you mentioned A(uto) E(xposure) L(ock) as it's crucial to using Aperture Priority correctly. If AEL isn't engaged when establishing focus the exposure won't be locked in so if you recompose, the camera's meter will go with the reading that it takes from wherever your camera ends up pointing before you take the shot. Aperture Priority is fantastic. I love it.

@MapleLeaf98115 2 years ago

Great tips! Exposure comp in Fuji doesn't work when fully manual. It only works when in auto or priority a/s modes, as I've recently learned.

@grayexperience 4 years ago

I’m a big fan of aperture propriety, especially when shooting fast paced scenes like kids, dogs, and weddings. The exposure lock is going to help so much! Thank you, Roman.

@Lito-gs4rb 4 years ago

Crazy how much valuable content you publish on a regular basis (for free)... Nice video as always with good information
Greetings from Germany 👍

@AGoodBuzz 3 years ago (edited)

AE-L is HUGE shooting outdoor candids at weddings. Because everything is fast moving AND you're usually using flash, expose for the sky and lock it, then recompose the people and TTL flash. The sky will be nice and blue, clouds will show up nicely, and the people will POP!

@urrumen 2 years ago

Probably the best video I've watched on the topic. Really well explained. It covers all the basics. Sample photos. Really usefull man, keep going.

@gojkodjurkovic 4 years ago

This is literally the most helpful video that I have watched in last couple of years. Thank you so much for helping us that don't have all the knowledge yet. Keep up with great job!

@matthewsclement 1 year ago

Best explanation of this technique anywhere and an example of why your channel is such a critical resource for those of us trying to improve our skills. That way you share settings, by categorizing for situations, is brilliant and so damned useful. Thank you Roman!

@joalmaor 4 years ago

Aperture priority enables you to get so many keepers while doing street photography.

@michaels8607 3 years ago

That is why I bought the Pentax K1mk2 because you can tailor it, change it, and have everything right there..

@slobodansaric2843 3 years ago

Absolutely fantastic, thank you sooo much!

@gregsimmons1709 3 years ago

This was a very helpful video and it got me re-thinking my approaches.

For me, the ‘Photometry’ penny dropped some time ago when I realised it was just Fujifilm’s way of saying “Photometering” aka Light Metering. I don’t think I’ve ever felt so clever and so stupid at the same time…

Thanks to this video I’m going to start using that AEL button more often!