Sometimes you have to be quick. Street scenes are there for a second, then gone forever. No time to fiddle with camera settings. My advice for you: Shoot in P-Mode, when your are not deliberately photographing a certain subject and have ample time to adjust composition and settings.
In P-Mode the camera usually dials in a fail-safe setting between f/5.6 and f/8, resulting in a shutter speed fast enough to freeze the action that suddenly appears in front of your lens. As in this case, where my Olympus OM-D E-M1X with the 12-100 F/4 gave me 1/800 sec @ f/8 and ISO 200, at 100mm focal length. Suddenly I saw this scene appearing, where Donkeys were behaving like…well, Donkeys. I just had to rise the cam to my eye, zoom in and press the shutter.
So next time you are out and about with your camera to shoot street scenes: Shoot in P-Mode!
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Wish you a great Tuesday!
Marcus
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That was quite a helpful and practical explanation of the use and practical utility of P mode. I really appreciate your photo tip here. Your ability to capture the donkeys in action is fantastic!
Thanks, appreciate your feedback very much! Marcus
I have never used P mode, apparently it’s very useful in some situations.
Marcus, it’s a great photo and a story is very interesting.
Best wishes to you!
Thank you so mich for your kind words and wishes! I hope you had a peaceful Thanksgiving! Marcus
I have not experimented with P-mode. I need to give that a try. You really captured the action in this shot.
Thanks, Amy, appreciate your feedback! Marcus
Good advice!
Thanks, Stuart, glad you found it helpful! Marcus
nice
Thanks 🙂
Really funny image, Marcus. I can think of a bunch of cliche’s this is perfect for.
Thanks, Allan, appreciate your feedback! Marcus