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I've used aperture priority mode since 2007, when I started taking photography seriously as a 17 year old. Fucking around with changing the aperture AND the shutter speed might make you miss the shot. At the same time, I obviously like the amount of control manual does afford, but as with all things, it's situational.
I generally know exactly the settings I want going into a given scenario. If someone knows one of their settings truly doesn't matter I won't blame them for using auto, but I think some people do themselves a disservice over relying on it and never mastering handling everything.
I can't imagine getting some of the shots I got as well as I got them (especially in tough situations like concerts) without manually controlling everything.
AP mode is my favorite, it's my most used one shooting digital for sure.
It’s also the same thing… like if you change aperture on a properly exposed photo, you have to change shutter speed as well…
This is why Aperture priority rocks.
Open lens. Frame shot. Stop down lens until light meter points within acceptable shutter speed range. Click.