Relay-Version: version B 2.10 5/3/83; site utzoo.UUCP Posting-Version: version B 2.10.2 9/18/84; site watdcsu.UUCP Path: utzoo!watmath!watdcsu!haapanen From: haapanen@watdcsu.UUCP (Tom Haapanen [DCS]) Newsgroups: net.rec.photo Subject: Re: Aperture vs shutter priority: which is better? Message-ID: <921@watdcsu.UUCP> Date: Fri, 8-Feb-85 09:02:42 EST Article-I.D.: watdcsu.921 Posted: Fri Feb 8 09:02:42 1985 Date-Received: Sat, 9-Feb-85 05:44:14 EST References: <238@mhuxr.UUCP> Reply-To: haapanen@watdcsu.UUCP (Tom Haapanen [DCS]) Distribution: net Organization: U of Waterloo, Ontario Lines: 32 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 watmath!watdcsu!haapanen