As you can gather from the lists above, Manual mode is great for situations where you need control over your settings and you have time to fiddle around with your camera dials. But you’ll want to avoid shooting in Manual if you’re dealing with fast-paced conditions and changing light, or you’re just not yet an experienced photographer.

Now that you’ve finished this article, you should be able to confidently use Manual mode in your own photography.

So head out! Practice working with different settings. And have fun!

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