Basic Photography - Exposure settings and modes
Exposure settings and modes are basic photography infos. The correct exposure of a photo is dependent on the correct combination of f-number (aperture size) and shutter speed.
On modern cameras, several built-in modes of exposures are available. these modes are:
1. Manual mode: This simply means that you are in fully control of the parameter setting.
2. Program mode: This means that the camera uses it own in-built algorithm to determine the best set of parameters. This is the most convenient mode for beginners.
3. Aperture Priority Mode or AP: This mode let the users set the desired aperture setting and the camera will automatically determine the most appropriate shutter speed. This mode gives the user a better control over the general sharpness and Depth of field of the picture.
4. Shutter Priority Mode: This mode let the user set the desired Shutter speed and the camera will automatically decide on the best aperture setting or size. This mode is good for controlling exposure when using a slow shutter speed. This mode has the effect of giving the highest Depth of field for the given shutter speed.
5. DEP mode: Not all cameras offer this mode. This mode allows the user to determine the desire Depth of field or where certain area must remain in focus.
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Yeah, I must agree that Exposure setting knowledge is very important in camera usage and photography. It can make or break the quality of the composition.
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