In My Opinion using Manual Mode is a simpler mode rather than Aperture priority or Shutter Speed mode.
Why do I say that? Well first use the RAW file format and do your own Digital Darkroom Work. If you use the JPG file format you are relying on the camera manufacturer to make all decision on your image. Using JPG you have to consider;
- White Balance
- Active D lighting
- Metering setting
- Color Space
- Live View vs View finder unless you have EFV.
- And other settings
Using RAW and Manual you need to consider;
- Aperture setting
- What depth of field so you need
- Shutter Speed
- Do you want to stop motion
- Have motion blur
- etc.
- ISO
- What ISO provides the exposure you want considering the A and S
- Use Auto ISO, I do.
- Yes you need to consider noise but
- Most noise can be removed in your editing or a "plugin"
- Unless you are printing LARGE don't worry about it.
- I have printed 8x10 images that have ISO as high 8000
Using RAW and Manual allows your to consider composition and effect. BUT don't be stupid. You can only push your post processing, Digital Dark Room, so far.
The JPG settings above only affect what you see on your cameras display. Also some editing use those settings to render your screen. Using your Digital Dark Room allow you to get the photo you want
SO;
Remember all JPG images have been Post Processed somewhere
The conclusions are;
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12) Conclusion
So, how do all these settings stack up? Here’s the final tally:
Affects the RAW data directly:
- Focusing and lens-related settings
- Shutter speed and aperture
- ISO (with a few caveats)
- Long exposure noise reduction
- Image area
Directly affects your camera’s meter reading, but does not directly impact the RAW data:
- Viewfinder versus live view shooting
- Active D-Lighting
Affects the preview on your LCD screen and the in-camera histogram, but does not directly impact the meter reading or RAW data:
- Picture Control settings
- High ISO noise reduction
- White balance
- AdobeRGB versus sRGB"
"I asked Bard, How does Lightroom classic use RAW data camera settings
And the replies are
Lightroom Classic uses RAW data camera settings to automatically process your raw images when you import them. These settings include the color profile, white balance, and exposure. You can choose to use the Adobe default settings, the camera settings, or a custom preset.* **Adobe Default:** This option applies Adobe's standard settings to your raw images. These settings are designed to give you a good starting point for editing your photos.* **Camera Settings:** This option uses the color profile, white balance, and exposure settings that were used in your camera when the photo was taken. This can give you a more accurate representation of the colors in your photo.* **Preset:** This option allows you to apply a custom preset to your raw images when you import them. Presets can include a variety of settings, such as color profile, white balance, exposure, and contrast.You can also choose to customize the RAW data camera settings for specific cameras. This can be useful if you have a camera that produces images with a particular look or feel that you want to preserve. To do this, go to **Edit > Preferences > Presets** (Windows) or **Lightroom Classic > Preferences > Presets** (Mac). In the **Raw Defaults** section, select the **Override master settings for specific cameras** checkbox. Then, select the camera model from the **Camera** drop-down menu and choose the desired settings from the **Default** drop-down menu.Once you have selected your RAW data camera settings, you can import your raw images into Lightroom Classic. Lightroom Classic will automatically apply the selected settings to your images. You can then adjust the settings as needed using the Develop module.
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Lightroom Classic uses RAW data camera settings to automatically process your raw images when you import them. This can save you a lot of time and effort, as you don't have to manually adjust the settings for each image.
There are three main RAW data camera settings that Lightroom Classic uses:
* **Color profile:** This setting determines the overall color of your images. Lightroom Classic includes a variety of color profiles to choose from, so you can find one that best suits your style.
* **Shadows:** This setting controls the brightness of the shadows in your images. If you want to bring out more detail in the shadows, you can increase this setting.
* **Highlights:** This setting controls the brightness of the highlights in your images. If you want to avoid blown-out highlights, you can decrease this setting.
In addition to these three main settings, Lightroom Classic also uses a variety of other settings to process your raw images. These settings include:
* **White balance:** This setting determines the color temperature of your images.
* **Contrast:** This setting controls the contrast of your images.
* **Sharpness:** This setting controls the sharpness of your images.
* **Noise reduction:** This setting reduces the amount of noise in your images.
You can adjust these settings to your liking in the Develop module in Lightroom Classic. However, if you're not sure what settings to use, you can leave them at their default values and let Lightroom Classic do the work for you.
Here are the steps on how to use RAW data camera settings in Lightroom Classic:
1. Open Lightroom Classic and import your raw images.
2. In the Library module, select the images that you want to process.
3. Click the Develop button to open the Develop module.
4. In the Develop module, click the Camera Calibration tab.
5. In the Camera Calibration tab, select the color profile that you want to use.
6. Adjust the Shadows, Highlights, White Balance, Contrast, Sharpness, and Noise Reduction settings to your liking.
7. Click the Export button to export your processed images.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Lightroom Classic uses RAW data camera settings to automatically process your raw images when you import them. This can save you a lot of time and effort, as you don't have to manually adjust the settings for each image.
There are two main ways to use RAW data camera settings in Lightroom Classic:
* **Use the Adobe default settings.** This is the simplest option, and it will apply the same settings to all of your raw images.
* **Use the camera settings.** This option will apply the settings that were used in your camera when the image was taken. This can give you more control over the look of your images, but it can also take more time to set up.
To use the Adobe default settings, go to **Edit > Preferences** (Windows) or **Lightroom Classic > Preferences** (macOS). In the **Presets** tab, select **Adobe Default** from the **Master** drop-down menu.
To use the camera settings, go to **Edit > Preferences** (Windows) or **Lightroom Classic > Preferences** (macOS). In the **Presets** tab, select **Camera Settings** from the **Master** drop-down menu. Then, select your camera from the **Camera** drop-down menu.
You can also create your own custom presets. To do this, go to **Develop > New Preset**. In the **New Develop Preset** dialog box, give your preset a name and select the settings that you want to apply. Then, click **Create**.
Once you have created a preset, you can apply it to any raw image by selecting it from the **Presets** drop-down menu in the **Develop** panel.
Here are some tips for using RAW data camera settings in Lightroom Classic:
* Experiment with different settings to see what looks best for your images.
* Save your favorite settings as presets so that you can apply them quickly and easily to future images.
* Use the **Camera Settings** option if you want to get the most accurate color reproduction.
* Use the **Adobe Default** option if you want to get a quick start with minimal editing."
