Which Shooting Mode Do You Prefer?

Almost always Tv, unless I'm specifically going for a shallow DoF, the Av.. and then if the camera is off with Tv I use M and usually underexpose and correct in post processing.

Love the feel of Manual. I found myself over the years using SLR's and when I started using the DSLR's I can find no other reason not to use this mode. Creativity is key and full control is the only way to achieve the perfect picture.

Mostly "M"!! AV 25% TV 25%----- or there abouts!!

Manual

I prefer shooting in Av mode. When using my flash, I would switch over to Manual.

mtblackdog wrote in post #2548162
I prefer 3 shot bursts followed by a couple of granades to really lay things down.

3 round burst is a waste of ammo on the M16 and M4 Carbine if you ask me. Unless your ass is in a serious jam and need to lay down some serious supressive fire, it's useless. Close range reflexive fire will clearly show that your shot group will be all over the place. 3 shots (2 in center mass and 1 headshot) using a single shot firing mode will yield much better results. Of course this requires extensive advanced marksmanship training.

OTH, my platoon has deployed many grenades in close combat with excellent results.

Av 90%, M 10%.

Once I gain more experience with light and exposure, it'll probably be something like Av 60%, M 40%.

Mostly Av to get a starting point then over to manual to fine tune the subject

Mostly M. If I need to dial in something really quick, then I may use Av or Tv depending on what I need quickly...but 99% M.

Tracers will always help you to stay on target.

Av, M and Tv in that order....even play with P sometimes when experimenting.

Cameras are always set at Av, lowest aperture value, ISO 100 when placed in their cases at the end of the shooting day.

DC9 wrote in post #2548409
Tracers will always help you to stay on target.

At every 5th round? In combat the only tracers you notice are the ones heading towards you. Trust me.

Nothing beats a steady controlled firing rate and a good sight like the M68 Dot or the ACOG.

I shoot manual.

love that "M" control

TV for most stuff, AV when i need to control aperture and depth of field
M sometimes (when i feel like it)
I only have these three as options on my Mk2N - the rest are turned off