03 SETTING UP YOUR CAMERA
EXPOSURE/SHOOTING MODES
The exposure/shooting mode that you choose tells the camera how to help you create the exposure. There are four main exposure/shooting modes to choose from:
Program Auto: The camera determines the exposure by setting the shutter speed and the aperture. The photographer has little control over exposure.
Aperture Priority: This is the most popular shooting mode, and the most commonly used for most situations. The photographer sets the aperture, and the camera sets the shutter speed. Best when you want to control the depth of field to either have the subject pop off a blurred background (example: ...
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