Mike-P wrote:
Have never used auto on mine, I decided on day one that I needed to try and work things out from the beginning.

I have used AV mode virtually all the time with the exception of airplanes when I want some prop blur whan I use Tv.

Have lately discovered P mode though and think that's just about right for me, I get to choose between the 2 with the flick of the front or back wheel.