Originally posted by TER-OR Here's how I usually use TAv mode. Pick the aperture first - say f8 for the 55-300, then adjust shutter speed to keep the ISO below 800 (lower is better but avoid overexposure). If that's not possible, then start adjusting the two variables. With the FA100mm macro in the field, it's usually f13, and adjusting shutter speed to keep a good ISO. You'll get the feel for the settings you need when overcast or bright, and can preset the settings most of the time. That's where the top LCD screen is handy, you can do a lot just from the hip.
The learning process is fun, and you'll remember what you learn.
Hi TER-OR, thanks for your suggestion. I'll give it another try this afternoon and hopefully the results will be as good as I hope. Always did feel like a bit of a cheat using the Program mode
One of the shots I tried last night using TAv locked up the camera i.e. it wouldn't snap the photo. Would this be due to incorrect settings or just not enough light to photograph? There are sometimes it does this with focus, is there anyway to over-ride this? There are times where regardless of what the camera is telling me it doesn't want to shoot, I want it to listen to me regardless.
As you say, it's such a grand and fun learning process that in effect I get the most joy just from the act of taking the photo. It's always awesome discovering the good photo's once inspected on PC, but just the thrill of that moment when you press the shutter release. That frozen moment of time in your head and in the camera. I love it.
I Love my choice of the Pentax K5ii as well, a truly fantastic, rugged camera and grateful for the WR with all the fine dust and tough adventuring my dog takes me on.
Well, after that short novel, thank you again for your input and I'll be reporting back as to the success of my learning process.
Originally posted by Saakimori Awesome Scenery! Thanks for sharing those great photos
Thank you Saakimori
That's very kind of you to say. I wish I had the knowledge and know how to truly show the beauty here, perhaps my endeavours in the TAv mode will help my photos represent more truly what nature provides.
Thank you for popping in to take a look. Have a fantastic weekend.