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The A on your camera’s mode dial is not for Amateur (and the P is not for Professional, but that’s another story). Aperture priority mode, designated by A or Av on the camera’s mode dial, blends the ...

So you've got a new camera and are probably getting some great shots. But if your mode dial is still pointing at Auto, you probably have a pang of guilt that you're not making the most of your camera ...

Photographers argue the best camera is the one you have with you. In most cases, that would be your handy smartphone. While handsets didn’t always make for a great photography experience, tech ...

If you’ve never used an SLR camera before, coming to grips with the many controls and settings on a … If you’ve never used an SLR camera before, coming to grips with the many controls and settings on ...

May 29, 2015 Add as a preferred source on Google Add as a preferred source on Google A nice camera can make your photos a lot better, but knowing how to use it is even better. If you’ve always been ...

For many new photographers, manual mode is a total no-fly zone — a mysterious land visited only by grizzled National Geographic veterans and exacting studio pros. It’s a dark alley filled with ...