I’ve used the manual mode forever and simply ignore the FV mode. Recently brought to my attention by an Hungarian photographer. I am now mainly using the FV so I can focus more on composition. I shoot on R3. Don’t be intimidated by any “pro” for not using manual. It’s your work at the end of the day. Great video!
Awesome! I am still not super confident using it exclusively. But when I am out and about for personal projects I switch over to FV mode. Thanks for the comment.
Good vid. When I bought my R5 in 2021, I immediately investigated Fv mode and loved it. As a manual mode user shooting sports, weddings, and portraits, it was handy right away. I call it "manual mode on steroids" because of the flexibility I have. One of the even BETTER things about it is that you can make all of these changes as you are looking through your EVF. You don't need to pull your camera away from your face unless you need to rest or peep. BTW, you can peep with the EVF also if you want including zooming in on your shot. I have not used manual mode since purchasing the R5 and using Fv Mode. If people are willing, they can actually learn a lot by experimenting with Fv.
You're not a real photography unless. . . . you take pictures with a camera. If you do that, you're a real photographer. But thanks for this intro. I'm just falling in love with Fv mode right now.
I am using FV mode exclusively for two years now. Even on the M6 Mk II is there and it's amazing. It's the quickest way to get to any setup you need for a shot, or you can run it carelessly while controlling only one, two or none of the expo triangle variables.
That was a great video. Thank you. I use FV on my R5 and invariably have ISO set at auto. I change shutter speed and aperture on the hoof. Your video has made me feel more confident that I'm not making silly decisions. Thanks again.
Isn't it awesome!!! I had no idea until I read the manual that it was so useful. Then I dove into the RU-vid rabbit hole and educated myself about it. I knew I had to test it out and make a video about it. Also that Mark ii must be a killer camera. I'm a little jealous. Thanks for the comment!
The purpose of all the modes is to get the phot the photographer wants. Shutter controls motion. Aperture controls depth of field. ISO and compensation gain or exposure. To set A and SS is what’s most important as long as ISO doesn’t introduce too much noise. For these reasons I set A and SS. Set ISO to auto and move compensation on the control ring to taste. I love it and get way more keepers in my Bird Photography. Add post processing and it has made a huge difference in keeper rate.
I do the same thing. Having the ISO in auto allows it to float while adjusting the shutter speed and depth of field. Works great for changing light conditions such as shooting sports outdoors when it's partly cloudy or shooting an indoor performance with changing lighting. I'll have to check out FV mode. I've only had the R5 for a few days!
I haven't tried FV mode, yet, but will now. I learned on manual mode, because that's all the existed when I started. (Age alert.) So, I'm very comfortable with manual, but I see how FV mode could be very helpful when moving swiftly from one lighting condition to another.
Still struggling to understand why this is better than simply switching modes? Switching modes give me everything Fv does with the same # of actions. For example, in Fv mode, to switch from the equivalent of full manual to aperture priority I need to reset all the values (button hold - 1 action), then rotate my Aperture values back to the value I want (2nd action). With the mode dial I turn a dial from M to Av (1 action) and then adjust the aperture to the value I want (action #2). PLUS using the mode dial will remember the prior settings in Av mode. With the Fv mode, I'm always starting from full auto (the equivalent to Program mode) when reset. Maybe if I could put a specific value back into auto with a single button click that would have some additional value?
I tried it for a while and I get better at using it after heavy use. But then I went back to just using Av mode and went back to Fv just for kicks and it took me a while to get the hang ofnit again. It would be tough to recommend to someone who has a lot of experience with their Canon and has established workflow when your on the job. I stopped using it again and went back to Av mode where I am comfortable shooting on the go.
Actually, many professionals use Av and Tv modes to make sure they do not miss a shot in some situations. The difference for them is that they really understand what is going on under the hood and they master the Manual mode too.
Thank you. Good to know. Just got my R6 mark 2. Question. If I set shutter speed (I'm taking shots of birds, so fast) and aperture and ISO on auto, how does the camera prioritise these two things?
That's a great question. And it's tough to answer without knowing what the scene looks like and what lenses you're using. The R6 camera is going to do a great job in any situation but it's really up to the end user to dial it in for every unique situation. It's part of the fun for me. I went birding with the R5 and a 70 to 200 f2.8 and I was struggling to get anything that wasn't a bird perched on a branch. That's not because of the camera though and more my lack of experience. I liked the early mornings though.
@takemyvicture Thank you. I don't know, also, what the camera 'thinks' if I set the aperture to a lower value than is possible with the lens I'm using. Does it explode?! But seriously, I 'm trying to avoid under exposure and less grain in the photos. I don't know what software to get to adjust RAW files and print from them. So many questions!
@jonathanfryer1319 Lots of questions are good! 😊 There are many options for the software. I encourage you to do your own research. 🧐 I also have several videos in my Playlist and library or videos going over some of my favorite editing software. 🎥 I also have videos on the best lenses to use as a beginner and as a more experienced photographer. 📸 Feel free to ask me any questions and consider following my Instagram. I have many photos there and in the descriptions I add details about the camera that I am using and the lens combo. 📷 Happy to help! 💪
I fail to understand how this is better than just shooting manual with auto iso. Letting your shutter speed or aperture change automatically is nonsense. Letting iso between parameters in changing light is the most sensible.
When I'm shooting sports, weddings, or portraits...absolutely not. I need to manage control of AT LEAST SS and aperture until or unless I put a flash or strobe to use. When I shoot traditional wedding ceremonies (in churches), I use auto ISO. If I am allowed to use Flash, I lock in the exposure triangle. Flexible value (Fv) allows me to do everything in-camera through the EVF without pulling it away from my face. Tumb and forefinger. Done and done. You use the dials on top while making changes. BEST. THING. EVER. Flexible value is the "better" manual mode.
You’re not a real photographer!! Joking! Thanks for the FV discussion. I shoot full manual but I can see how this could speed things up because sometimes time is of the essence. I’ll try it out!
😆 Thanks for the comment! I posted this video a while back. I still shoot in Fv mode and it's helped me understand different shooting conditions. I appreciate the comment and the view!
Look let me put it the easy way to use manual mode, for example you are using a 70-200mm 2.8L that has IS, but I myself can shoot it at 250 every time (to get every image tack sharp) so in manual set your shooting speed to 250..... now I'm shooting a wedding and need to take a picture of a cake at f 2.8 to get bokeh so now I have eliminated (2) steps speed and aperture..... I also shoot with a 1DX MK III which has zero noise at ISO 25600 so my ISO is always set at AUTO...... this is step three......so now on manual you can jump from any speed and any aperture combination your heart desires and the camera selects the matching ISO...... It's simple brother !!!!!
I came back to this video, as I'm curious about using Fv mode, and what I think the poster was referring to, is there were no explained examples of how he changed the settings for a specific scene. See: Duade Paton's The One Exposure Mode to Rule Them All video, as he showed how to use the mode and changing the settings. This was what I was looking for. To be fair, the video we're commenting on only said What Is the mode, not How to Use the mode and it did explain what the mode can do.
FV mode can be used in any setting just like M (Manual) mode. It is better because you can set Shutter speed and Aperture on the touchscreen anytime. If you have a canon M6 mark II, you would know that it is just a setting on the mode dial. No need for demonstration to see how to turn a mode dial.
