exposure mode dial
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Exposure Mode Dial. We have Nikons, so we will be looking at the Nikon mode dial Most cameras use similar icons. Exposure Mode Dial. Exposure Mode Dial. There are TONS of options and controls on a dSLR – even entry level ones - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Exposure Mode Dial
» We have Nikons, so we will be looking at the Nikon mode dial
» Most cameras use similar icons
Exposure Mode Dial
Exposure Mode Dial
Nikon d3100
» There are TONS of options and controls on a dSLR – even entry level ones
» The exposure mode dial is one set of controls that you will use the most and is essential that you understand
» P, S, A, and M Modes» Full control over
camera exposure settings
» P – Programmed Auto» S/Tv – Shutter Priority» A/Av – Aperture
Priority» M - Manual
Exposure Mode Dial
On a Canon
“P”Program Auto
» The camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and aperture for the best exposure in most situations.
» Use for snapshots or other unplanned shots.
“S” Shutter Priority
» You choose the shutter speed and the camera automatically adjusts the aperture.
» Shutter speed controls how motion looks in your image.
» Slow – blurred» Fast - freeze
Slow Shutter
Fast Shutter
“S”Shutter Priority
» Use for any photography where the motion of the subject is the most important thing.
» Do you want to show or freeze it?
“A” Aperture Priority
» You choose the aperture while the camera selects the shutter speed.
» Large apertures reduce depth of field, blurring the background
» Small apertures increase DoF, bringing background into focus
Large Aperture
Small Aperture
“A” Aperture Priority
» Short DoF is usually used in portraits and close ups to blur the background
» Great DoF is usually used for landscapes where you want everything to be in focus
“M”Manual Mode
» You control BOTH the shutter AND the aperture
Changing Settings
» In A mode, use the command dial to change the aperture
» In S mode, use the command dial to change the shutter speed
Changing Settings
» In M mode, use the command dial to change the shutter speed
» To change the aperture, hold down the exposure compensation button and rotate the command dial
Exposure Compensation Button
» Scene Modes» The camera automatically
controls settings optimized for the scene selected. Match what you select to what you are taking a picture of.
» Portrait» Landscape» Child» Sports» Close up» Night Portrait
Scene Modes
Scene Modes
» Portrait – Camera selects large aperture for short DoF
» Landscape – Camera selects small aperture for great DoF
» Child – Camera selects different focus mode to track movement
» Close Up – Camera is set for close up shots of small objects
» Sports – Camera sets a fast shutter speed to freeze action
» Night Portrait – Balance between subject and background in low light
» Auto Modes» Select for point and
shoot – camera does everything
» Auto» Auto – Flash Off
Exposure Mode Dial
Exposure Mode Dial
» Guide Mode» Take and view
pictures and adjust settings with the help of an on-screen guide
Other Icons
Other Icons
Name That Mode
» Use the whiteboards to draw the correct icon for the action I request.
» You may work with a partner.» It does not need to be drawn perfectly – just
the basic idea should be there.