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Shooting
Modes
Camera modes usually define HOW you are using your camera.
Most cameras have an automatic mode that decides all the settings
for the user, this is usually in green lettering or has a green rectangle
or icon. Some modes don't have a dial to select them, meaning you
have to start by pressing some kind of button
Some common shooting modes:
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M |
Manual |
Allows the user to change ALL the settings
within the camera.
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P |
Program |
Just like Automatic mode, except the user
can over-ride certain settings like flash, iso, and exposure
compensation.
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Av |
Aperture
Priority |
Allows user to set the aperture and the
camera sets the corresponding shutter speed appropriate to
the lighting conditions.
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Tv |
Shutter
Priority |
Allows user to set the shutter speed and
the camera sets the corresponding aperture appropriate to
the lighting conditions.
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C1 |
Custom |
Allows user to save settings for easy
access later.
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Movie |
Allows user to record short duration movies.
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Playback |
Allows playback of images or movies without
engaging the camera or lens.
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Audio |
Allows user to record short duration of
audio.
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Creative |
Allows user to access preconfigured creative
settings designed for specific subjects and lighting conditions. |
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