A Beginner’s Guide to Camera Settings

Camera Modes:

If you have a camera, chances are that it has more than one setting. Today’s post is a beginner’s guide for camera settings and what each setting is used for. We’ll cover how to use camera modes properly and how each one can make your photos better.

I bet you’ll have a more enjoyable experience behind the camera too after learning more about camera modes!

To let in the right amount of light we depend on what is known as the exposure triangle. The three pieces that make up the triangle are aperture, shutter speed and ISO. There is a fine balance between them.

The Exposure Triangle

Instead of worrying about dropping thousands on a fancy camera, it’s important to learn about all of the options for taking photos your current camera or smartphone has. 

Automatic or Program Mode

Shutter priority mode will appear on your camera marked by either “TV” or “S.” This mode, as the name implies, prioritizes the shutter speed you’ve manually set over anything else. In fact, prioritization is a weak word for it. Your camera won’t deviate from the speed you’ve set at all!

Shutter Priority Mode

Conversely, aperture priority mode is a camera setting that sets the aperture and automatically adjusts the shutter speed. While shutter priority mode can help you forcibly focus on a moving subject, aperture priority mode can help you in setting a depth of field.

Aperture Priority Mode

Conversely, aperture priority mode is a camera setting that sets the aperture and automatically adjusts the shutter speed. While shutter priority mode can help you forcibly focus on a moving subject, aperture priority mode can help you in setting a depth of field.

Manual Mode

Remember that creation and art are forms of expression and using different camera modes can give you more tools to expressing yourself!