I found an article recently over at L7Photo.com written by Kerry Garrison who is a also PPS’er. Anyways it’s all about shooting in manual mode. It talks about the things to consider when shooting manual, and how to get the most out of it.
It might surprise you to know how many pro’s stay away from manual modes. While I find automatic, or semi auto shooting modes are great for a most shots, I have also found that sometimes manual will get you just where you need to be. Check it out for some good manual shooting tips.
I am afraid I am going to disagree with you a little most of pros I have known use manual as much as their auto modes, and when they are using auto and program modes are very much aware of the shutter speeds and f/stops. And all of them are avoiding the sports programs like the plague. Generally thye pros I know set their camera for the situation and what they are trying to capture. Of course the first cameras I shot had nothing automatic. And there is nothing automatic with a View Camera.
We recently did a poll on our website and found 40% of people were using manual mode.
Thanks for the link Gavin!
-Kerry