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We talked briefly in the previous articles about flash and metering modes you can use with your camera – but what about modes that you should generally avoid?  Obviously if a mode exists it means that there is some use for it but some are less important than others.
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When you buy a digital camera, it will come with a selection of Automatic or Auto functions.  Its not only beginners who find these modes useful – there are times when professionals will need to be able to take a photograph quickly without fuss and will choose an auto setting.

These modes should give you the optimum shutter speed and aperture mode for the situation you are in.  Every camera has slightly varied auto settings and you should have a good play with each one to get used to it.  Here is a look at the most popular modes and what they mean.

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Most cameras come equipped with preset modes. Some cameras have fancy presets that the user doesn’t even know how to use; but most cameras come with some standard preset modes. Most inexperienced people do not use these modes. They tend to be happy just clicking away. Preset modes are not only for amateurs. In fact, some camera savvy people prefer to use preset modes by just turning a dial rather than bothering about aperture size and shutter speed. Many professionals prefer manual modes because they can get what they want out of their cameras in the same way an artist gets what he wants from his brush and canvas. Read the rest of this entry »