Chameleon

[Sabyasachi Patra]

You are using auto mode as you have to spend time to think about the settings.

The camera has to be an extension of your body. It has to act like your body part. When you accidentally touch a hot object, your hand immediately moves away. It is an involuntary action. Similarly, you have to be so familiar with the camera and settings that it acts like an extension of your body. And that will come with knowledge and practice. You have to try hard to achieve that goal.

Cheers,
Sabyasachi

[Saurabh Bhatia]

I agree with both Mradul and S
I know it needs to come automatically
Just like i don't have to think about my steth when seeing patients, i should not have to think about my camera when shooting
Being amateur i do not use the camera enough so i guess there is no short-cut to it. it will take time :-)