7. USE MANUAL EXPOSURE MODE
YOUR CAMERA HAS at least four exposure modes that control how the shutter speed, aperture, and ISO are set. Three of these modes rely on the built-in light meter to look at the scene in front of the camera and determine the best settings. The fourth mode allows you to put in any settings you see fit. Let’s take a closer look at the four main exposure modes—Program Auto, Shutter Speed Priority, Aperture Priority, and Manual—and see why Manual mode is my favorite. Most cameras have a dial that allows you to pick the exposure mode (Figure 7.1).
Program Auto Mode
When you use the Program Auto mode the camera uses the information ...
Get The Enthusiast's Guide to Night and Low-Light Photography, 1st Edition now with the O’Reilly learning platform.
O’Reilly members experience books, live events, courses curated by job role, and more from O’Reilly and nearly 200 top publishers.
