Yes! I always shoot in manual. I bought a $5 ebook ( I cannot remember what it was) YEARS ago when I purchased my first Canon Rebel so I could learn how to shoot in Manual. It is the only way to go. I promise it is worth learning. Once you do, it's like riding a bike. You just DO IT and you don't even have to think about what you're doing. Your brain and hands just adjust the settings out of habit. You can also watch youtube videos. Just make sure you keep it simple. Some people try to make it confusing. It isn't. If I can learn it, I promise so can you!