Sometimes I miss having an auto setting

[Ensleygirl]

I have a Nikon D200 that I LOVE! But sometimes, I really miss having an auto setting. I only shoot manual myself, but I would like to be able to hand someone my camera sometimes, and have them take a quick snapshot of my family without having to program the settings first. And actually, I would like, at times, to be able to take a quick snapshot of my kids without worrying about all the settings. I know that must sound silly.

I'm wondering if I should buy a different camera. I know it sounds silly, but I don't want to buy a little p&s to take along with me. I want it all in one camera. I am thinking about a D90. I would miss having the ability to change my metering, ISO, and WB without having to flip through menus.

I should add that I am a natural light portrait photographer. I mostly do family and children's photography.

Thanks for any input!

Just ignore this thread. I was having a sleep-deprived moment, and posted without my thoughts together.

[xkrystlex]

I just bought the Canon Rebel T1i....the auto setting on it works very nice, i like it for quick snapshots!.....i believe the D90 is similar to that camera, and im sure it would work out great for you!

[Shokinen]

The D90 has both. All the manual settings, Auto settings and also scene selection such as landscape, portrait, etc.

The D200 category is targeting a market assuming people will not use automatic features. Instead, they engineered the body better. Most of the setting can be access straight on the body instead of menus.

[Ensleygirl]

Originally Posted by Shokinen

The D90 has both. All the manual settings, Auto settings and also scene selection such as landscape, portrait, etc.

The D200 category is targeting a market assuming people will not use automatic features. Instead, they engineered the body better. Most of the setting can be access straight on the body instead of menus.

I bought the D200 when I started taking photos professionally. I still love it; it's a great camera! Sometimes I just want an easy button, lol.

[LoveDSLR]

Isn't the P mode auto enough?

[kirbinster]

Exactly. Since it does not have to be in manual, why won't "A" or "S" work fine when you hand someone the camera????

[Ensleygirl]

I was just having a sleep-deprived moment, I guess. I am so used to shooting only in manual that I kinda forgot the P mode was there. I promise I'm not always so ditzy, lol.

Please ignore this thread.