P/A/S/M EXPOSURE

EXPOSURE MODES

These 4 exposure modes allow extensive control over general photo taking. Programmed Auto P gives carefree operation; Aperture Priority A and Shutter Priority S allow users to maximize exp- osures under different conditions; Manual Exposure M provides complete freedom in control.

Options

Purpose

When to use it

 

 

 

Programmed auto

The camera will automatically set the

Recommended in most conditions.

 

shutter speed and aperture value for

 

 

best qualitiy.

 

Aperture priority

User selects the aperture. The

Recommended in controlling the depth of

(F3.37-F15)

camera sets the shutter speed.

field. (helps the primary subject stand out

 

 

from its surroundings)

Shutter priority

User selects the shutter speed. The

Recommended when shooting fast-moving

(1/650s-10s)

camera sets the fit aperture.

objects or to create a sense of motion

 

 

with slower-moving objects.

 

 

 

Manual exposure

User selects both the shutter speed

User has complete control of exposure.

 

and aperture.

 

 

 

 

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Argus Camera DC3810 manual S/M Exposure, Exposure Modes, Options Purpose When to use it