Shooting kids

[newbie76]

Hi Guys
Im new to photgraphy, doing a course at the moment and everyone is impressed with my images. But my question is...When shooting kids do u use manual or Auto. Im just finding the whole manual thing takes a long time and im worried that if I take to long I will miss the shots.
Thanks Guys

[DAMphyne]

I use AV to shoot kids, although I don't use the term "Shoot Kids" around the parents ;) .
Use the aperture that allows you to keep the shutter speed faster than 1/200 sec.
You can do this by adjusting the ISO upwards also.
David

[Pete]

Shooting in manual is by no means madatory.

What I normally do is choose what's important, controlling shutter speed or depth of focus.

If I want DOF, I use AV mode. For freezing motion, I'll use Tv. If lighting conditions are a bit tough, I'll pump up the ISO until I get the order of shutter speed I want.

Just set the mode and setting you want and then concentrate on the important aspects (posing the kids and getting the focus right).

[newbie76]

I use AV to shoot kids, although I don't use the term "Shoot Kids" around the parents ;) .
Use the aperature that allows you to keep the shutter speed faster than 1/200 sec.
You can do this by adjusting the ISO upwards also.
David
Sorry bad choice of words, will have to stop that!:oops:
Thanks for the advice guys, I will have to give it a go!

[johnms88]

Your question is very broad.
I would use AV or TV mode because the kids can be constantly moving -- thus making it difficult to meter correctly and quickly.

[kevin_c]

As long as you are in control of the shutter speed and aperture it does not matter whether you use Manual, or Av/Tv (with Exposure Correction if required) - as long as you allow for any variations on the cameras suggested exposure, if needed, thats all that matters.
By using Av/Tv you may have more time to concentrate on your subject(s) and get those shots!