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Originally Posted by steve@thaib
That's the big problem with non-digital, you can't use them in the same way can you?
Camera wise, I genrally use aperture priority and leave the camera to set the shutter speed. If I want a longer exposure, like the first one of the lake, I will use F16 or F22 which will force a slower shutter speed.
If I want longer than 30 seconds, which for really low light I do, then I can open and close the shutter with a remote control. This requires complete manual settings though.
That's the big upside of digital. I can see the results immediately and change settings to get it right if I need to.
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Actually I have 2 Minoltas. An older Dynax 7000i and the Dynax 7. The last one can have a few pre-programmed settings. I love that camera!
Although, I value the ease of the digital cameras as you mentioned, I am still very much in favour of the analogue ones, because I still prefer the picture quality and atmosphere of these. But the digital ones are getting closer all the time and I guess within the next years or so, I will switch as well.
I do the same as you, hence set the aperture and let the camera set the shutter speed. Usually I make 2. One on F8 and one on F/13. I don't go higher, because on average lenses have their best optical quality between F8 and F11. I use F/13 as a balance between the reasons you mentioned and the optical quality of the lens.
When taking the shots, I either use the camera's remote control or (when I forgot to bring it) the camera's self-timer. Works great and of course don't forget to cover your viewfinder, because of back light probs.
I will see if I can scan a few pictures on the weekend and then post them here as well.