How to use manual mode on your digital SLR

Pt. 5 of 5 | 2:59 |

How do I use a digital SLR

Friday July 30, 2010

For those who want to

control shutter speed

and

aperture settings

at the same time, there is

manual mode

. This mode is used by professionals and takes a bit of getting used to when

using your digital SLR camera

, but allows for

greater control

. Basically, all of the features of

shutter priority

and

aperture priority

modes are here but

without automatic compensation

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Show Notes

- Manual mode is generally marked with an M on most cameras.

- This mode will allow you to control both the shutter speed and the aperture value.

- Since camera controls differ, consult your camera's manual if you are having trouble adjusting settings.

- This is an advanced mode that will take some practice getting used to.

- It is easy to get a shot wrong while controlling both aperture and shutter but does allow for more fine tuning and precision shooting.

- In some cases, you may actually want to get a shot wrong in order to create slight underexposure, overexposure, etc.

- Keep practicing and you may find that manual mode gives you the best control for most situations.

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