The camera modes

I am here again to talk about taking photos. Frankly, I am not a professional photographer but just to share some of my opinions in taking photos. I hope to receive comments and opinions from the photographers out there too. Fruitful discussions are always welcomed!

Last time I mentioned about the position of the subjects in your photos, today let us discuss about the modes that you can have for your camera.

If you own a Digital Single Lens Reflex (DSLR) camera, you would have several modes (referring to Canon DSLRs) such as Manual mode(M), Program mode (P), Shutter Priority mode (TV), Aperture Priority mode (AV), DEP mode (A-DEP) and other automatic modes.

For the new users, it is recommended to start with Program mode (P) first whereby the camera will make all the choices for you including setting the shutter speed, aperture diameter( which is the lens opening) and even ISO ( light sensitivity of the sensor). This is the automatic feature that can help the users to capture acceptable pictures. So from there, you can observe the shutter speed and the aperture to help yourself to understand the best numbers to use for different occasions.

After you are used to the camera, it is good to preceed to Shutter Priority mode (TV) or Aperture Priority mode (AV). TV mode enables you to pick the shutter speed then the camera will decide the lens opening for proper exposure while AV enables the user to pick the lens opening then the camera will choose the appropriate shutter speed. Both of these two modes are very useful for most of the occasions and most of the experienced photographers will use these modes to come out with astonishing photos.

As for the Manual mode (M), the user gets to fix the shutter speed and the lens opening to come out with customised photos. This mode is especially useful at tough conditions and surroundings. Thus, it takes a lot of experience to know the best combination in order to come out with satisfying photos.

Personally, photography is a very interesting hobby, especially when you are travelling a lot. I am the type that likes to travel, so maybe next time I will share more on taking travel photos. Stay tuned!