Chapter 5: Taking Control of the Camera
Introduction
This chapter is about taking more control of your camera’s operation. Intelligent Auto and SCN predefined scene modes automatically set the camera’s focus mode, shutter speed, and aperture. Although this yields a sharp and properly exposed image, it prevents you from adjusting the camera settings and improving the image at a higher level.
You gain this improvement by using the Program Auto (P), Aperture Priority (A), and Shutter Priority (S) shooting modes. Essentially, the Program Auto (P) mode allows the camera to set both the aperture and the shutter speed for proper exposure. Unlike Intelligent ...
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