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From: haapanen@watdcsu.UUCP (Tom Haapanen [DCS])
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Subject: Re: Aperture vs shutter priority: which is better?
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Date: Fri, 8-Feb-85 09:02:42 EST
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In article <238@mhuxr.UUCP> mfs@mhuxr.UUCP (SIMON) writes:

>Does it make a difference if a camera has aperture or shutter
>priority? I have a Canon AL-1 and am considering purchasing
>a T-70. I kinda like the AL-1 with apreture pririty,
>because I can pick an f-stop for depth of field You also get
>to see what your camera sees, since the lenses actually stops
>down. Whith shutter priority, the lens is wide open until
>you actually press the shutter.

>Any comments? If anyone has an opinion on the T-70, I'd
>appreciate it, specifically, do all the automated Program
>modes get in the way or are they good to have?

I think it does make a difference.  I personally prefer shutter
priority; this is one of the reasons I originally got a Canon AE-1, as
opposed to a Minolta, Olympus, etc., most of which have aperture
priority.  Since I enjoy action and sports photography, I like to be
able to set my shutter speed and not worry so much about the depth of
field.  This is a personal preference, though.  To each his (her?) own
and all that...

I bought a T-70 just before Christmas.  I ind that most of the time I
am using one of the program modes (usually either standard or wide).
When I need to, I switch to shutter priority mode, and I effectively
have an AE-1 in my hand.  I also like having the "spot" metering
option and the power winder built in.  Quite a nice camers.
Personally, I think it's a good buy, especially if you like all the
neat-o digital displays and stuff...  :-)

			\tom haapanen
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