Metering modes
The metering mode in your camera determines how the camera will set the f-stop and shutter speed while taking the picture. A typical list of metering modes contains the following:
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• Program
• Aperture Priority (A or Av)
• Shutter Priority (S or Tv)
• Scene modes, such as Landscape, Portrait, and Shutter Priority
• Manual
While any of the above modes can potentially work for creating a series of different exposures, Aperture Priority and Manual function best. Both of these modes allow the shutter speed to be changed to alter the amount of light entering the camera. When working with Aperture Priority, changing the exposure compensation setting alters the shutter speed. When working in Manual, you simply adjust the ...
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