Read and Respond 7: Aperture and Shutter Priority Modes

http://digital-photography-school.com/aperture-and-shutter-priority-modes/


1. How do you set your camera in Aperture-Priority Mode? When the camera is in Aperture-Priority Mode what setting(s) does the photographer control? What setting(s) does the camera control for you? When should you use this setting?

2. How do you set the camera in Shutter-Priority Mode? When the camera is in Shutter-Priority Mode what setting(s) does the photographer control? What setting(s) does the camera control for you? When should you use this setting?

3. What's the best way to learn about Aperture-Priority Mode and Shutter-Priority Mode?


1. You can put your camera into Aperture-Priority mode by setting the camera's dial to 'A' or 'AV'. In Aperture-Priority mode, the photographer controls the camera's aperture. The camera controls the shutter speed for you. You should use this setting when you want control of the aperture or depth of field of your pictures.

2. You can put your camera into Shutter-Priority mode by setting the camera's dial to 'S' or 'TV'. In Shutter-Priority mode, the photographer controls the shutter speed and the camera controls the aperture. You use this setting when you want to control the shutter speed.

3. The best way to learn about the Aperture- and Shutter-Priority modes is to experiment by shooting the same subject in different settings.