How to use the opening priority in the Fujifilm cameras

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I have used the opening priority in the Fujifilm cameras since 2017 and it is a way that is so popular for a reason! Not everyone needs to shoot completely manuals, so I am here to help you configure the opening priority in your camera!

I have heard many times that only firing completely manual, with control over its ISO, the shutter speed and opening, makes it an “adequate” photographer. My answer to that is calling shit*t! I have been filming in the opening priority in the Fujifilm cameras since 2017 and happily I would say that I am an “adequate photographer”, if that means something. I simply say, use any configuration that makes you want not to leave the camera and what works you.

I will assume that if you are reading this publication, you have at least a basic level of knowledge of photography in particular the exhibition triangle and the relationship between ISO, shutter speed and openness. If not, let it know and I will write another publication that begins with the basics.

I use the opening priority for all aspects of my photograph; Whether you travel, shoot weddings or simply documented daily life. Of course, there are exceptions (I will shoot completely manual when I use flash), but this is the way I have used without rest since 2017.

Opening priority in Fujifilm cameras

What is the priority of the opening?

With almost all DSLR / without mirror chambers, you will have direct access to the exposure configuration through four modes: Program (P), Opening Priority (A), Sailing and Manual Priority (s) (m). The program mode is so close to the completely automatic that can be obtained, with opening and priority of shutter being semi -automatal and being manual, well, he guessed it, completely manual.

In terms of opening priority, this is a semi -automatic configuration that allows the user to control the configuration that has the most direct impact on the final result; field depth. The camera essentially takes the opening in which it has marked (whether we are talking about f/1.4 with a depth of field of/8 with almost everything focused) and automatically establishes the shutter speed and ISO (we will reach this) creating the best possible exposure.

Choosing to use the opening priority allows you to focus only on creative decisions regarding the depth of field and the nailed approach without having to worry about everything that is needed to obtain a perfectly exposed photo.

In addition, although I have titled this page how I use the opening priority in the Fujifilm cameras, the concept of opening priority applies to all the cameras, so do not feel that you need Have a Fujifilm camera to take into account any of the information I share here.

How to access the opening priority in the Fujifilm cameras?

Something that I have always loved about Fujifilm’s lenses is the opening ring that allows a touch connection with its camera in this semi -automatic mode. I can, in an instant, verify my current opening or change to a different opening even when the camera is off.

However, to access the opening priority in the Fujifilm cameras, you must configure both virtually speaking in terms of your dials and in the menus (where I will enter).

First, the lens. Almost all Fujifilm lenses (and most third -party lenses these days) have an opening ring, so you will want to make sure it is configured in a number, for example, 1.4 instead of ‘A’. Some lenses, such as the Fujifilm of 18-55 mm, have an opening ring, but there are no markers, so look for a small switch and make sure it is not in ‘A’. Simple.

At the speed of the shutter and ISO dials that are present at the Fujifilm X-T5 and most of the other Fujifilm cameras with some exceptions obviously. I have both dials established in ‘A’. This may seem ‘strange’ since I bought in the Fujifilm XT series and do not use the superior dials regularly. I’m strange, I know, but I love the ‘look’, I’m sorry. However, when the time comes from the one I need to change the configuration quickly, I can without a second look.

That’s all. His Fujifilm camera is now in opening priority. Now let’s move on to the finest details to make the most of this way.

Minimum shutter and self -o

This is a completely underestimated configuration that, in my opinion, is crucial to obtain excellent photos when using the opening priority. Within the ‘Shot settings’ menu is the ISO Auto configuration that gives you three different options to configure depending on the situation in which you are.

First, use the ISO Auto configuration to establish the minimum shutter speed. When I let the camera control the speed of the shutter and ISO, first prioritize the shutter speed (keeping it as slowly as possible) before raising the ISO. With this configuration, you can tell the camera what is the minimum cut of the shutter speed before the ISO increases. Secondly, you can use the configuration to tell the camera what should be the maximum ISO before returning to the beginning and cancel the minimum configuration of the shutter speed.

A note out here, always be careful to have its minimum shutter speed too low (since you do not want blurred images, although with IBI it is more likely to escape these days) or have its iso too high (since this introduces grain and can degrade the image quality). However, you will see in my configuration that I really do not care too much for ISO 12,800, since I still use these configurations for photography with little light where I still need a decent shutter speed.

Let’s take a look at exactly how I have this configuration:

AUTO 1 – ISO 125 by -end, Max ISO 12,800, minimum shutter speed 1/200 (perfect for the day)
AUTO 2 – ISO 125 by -end, Max ISO 12,800, minimum 4/500 minimum shutter (perfect for moving from subjects)
AUTO 3 – ISO 125 by -end, Max ISO 12,800, MIN STRAUT SPEED AUTO (NIGHT)

To guarantee rapid adjustments on the fly, I have always assigned the left D-Left button to my auto ISO configuration. Certainly, this is one of the great reasons why I could not deal with a camera where Fujifilm has eliminated the D-Pad, constantly use it.

Exposure compensation

In addition to changing the opening directly in the lens, my second most used control is the exposure compensation dial. Well, I say dial, I don’t really use that beautiful intention dial. Sorry.

Exposure compensation essentially adjusts the general brightness of the image and, therefore, use it to correct a real -time image (thanks to the beauty of the EVF and/or the histogram). I configured the dial in ‘C’ and I have assigned the frontal dial in the X-T5 to adjust my exposure, which means that I can often adjust and shoot with one hand. There is no standard in terms of how much compensation can be required; Everything depends on the situation in which you are!

The other configuration that is quite important in terms of exposure is the measurement mode. Weighted use in the center, which means that the camera exposes for the center of the frame or around where its focus is. I have my upper button on the D-Pad configured to adjust this when necessary.

My most used opening configuration

Mainly I shoot main lenses that tend to have more open openings (lower, lighter, less focused) that I love for the separation of the subjects, the bokeh and their usefulness in low light. Therefore, I will be shooting regularly AF/1.4. This can lead to soft images in certain scenarios, but nothing exceeds a perfectly focused image, however, it is not always possible or practical to shoot like this (especially with bright light), so I am more than happy to stop it around f/4, which is often a sweet lenses point, where it is more likely to get a sharp image and in the focus but without completely eliminating any separation of subjects. F/4 is a good starting place for travel photography. I would say that 90% of the time I am shooting between F/1.4 YF/4. If you really want the most acute possible image, it would point to about f/5.6 AF/8, but keep in mind that this will let in less light and the camera can reduce the shutter speed and increase ISO according to its self -iso configuration above.