I agree with both of you. I shoot in both auto and aperture priority modes. I've lost good shots by monkeying with settings, and I've also lost good shots bec

I agree with both of you. I shoot in both auto and aperture priority modes. I've lost good shots by monkeying with settings, and I've also lost good shots because auto didn't cut it and I wasn't quick enough at picking the right aperture and exposure compensation. For a beginner who wants to get good but also doesn't want to completely whiff on important moments, they're both essential.