Discovering EXPOSURE MODES

Discover different EXPOSURE MODES
Most digital cameras offer a variety of exposure modes, including program or auto mode, shutter priority, aperture priority, manual, and bulb (time) modes. Choosing an exposure mode determines which exposure settings you can select and which, if any, exposure settings the camera will automatically select based on the settings that you have selected.

The camera automatically chooses both shutter speed and aperture settings when you select the program or automatic mode. When using these modes on some cameras, you can sometimes modify these initial “camera-chosen” settings.

When you select the shutter priority mode, the camera automatically chooses the aperture setting to get a good exposure. Likewise, when you choose the aperture priority mode, you choose the aperture setting that you want, and the camera will select the appropriate shutter speed. Remember to choose the shutter speed setting when using shutter priority mode and to choose the aperture setting when you use the aperture priority mode; otherwise, you will simply be using the last setting that was used. In situations in which you want complete control over both shutter speed and aperture, choose the manual mode.
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