Choosing the Appropriate Shooting Mode - Part 3

Manual Shooting Mode

 I took this photo using Manual shooting mode.  

 Other shooting modes could not provide my 

desired exposure.

You have learned that shooting in creative or semi-automatic mode gives you a certain degree of control over the result of your photo.  One of the most popular semi-automatic modes among digital camera owners,  beginners especially, is  the Program (P) mode.  P-mode is similar to AUTO mode but it allows you to override the automatic exposure settings determined by your camera.  For more advanced digital camera users, Shutter Priority and Aperture Priority modes are more often used.

Choosing the Appropriate Shooting Mode - Part 2

Creative/Semi-automatic Shooting Modes

"The Jeepney" 

Baguio City, Philippines

The first part introduces you to the different shooting modes available in digital cameras, where the most simple and basic mode is the AUTO.  In this mode, the camera does automatically all the necessary settings needed to properly capture the subject.  By analyzing  the light condition, the camera automatically adjusts the

Exposure

Paoay Church, Ilocos Norte, Philippines

In order to capture an image in a digital camera, first and foremost, we need light to reach the image sensor.  Image sensor was discussed here.  The amount of light needed ideally depends on the intention of the photographer.  If the photographer wants a bright photo, then the camera must allow more light to reach the image sensor. Conversely, less light is needed to produce dark photo.