After the theory of focus (Link) and exposure (Link) it’s time to take a look at the provided modes to take pictures from the cameras.
Basic modes
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Auto | Full automatic –> A: auto, S: auto & F: auto |
| Auto flash off | Full automatic with no flash –> A: auto, S: auto & F: off |
| Landscape | Everything sharp –> A: small, S: auto & F: off |
| Close-up | Sharp object and blurred background –> A: large, S: auto & F: auto |
| Portrait | Sharp face and blurred background –> A: large, S: auto & F: auto |
| Night portrait | Bright face and lighted background –> A: auto, S: slow & F: auto slow |
| Sports | Freeze action –> A: auto, S: fast & F: off |
Advanced modes
| Mode | Details |
|---|---|
| Program | Ratio between shutter and aperture is interchangeable |
| Aperture-priority | Control over the depth of field –> A: manual, S: automatic – High (Landscape): [ F/16 | 1/100s | ISO 100 | Flash off ] – Low (Portrait): [ F4 | 1/200s | ISO 200 | Flash on ] |
| Shutter-priority | Control over the motion blur –> A: automatic, S: manual – Without (Sport): [ F/8 | 1/750s | ISO 200 | Flash off ] – With (Waterfall): [ F/16 | 1/10s | ISO 100 | Flash off ] |
| Manual | Full manual –> A: manual, S: manual |
A … Aperture
S … Shutter speed
F … Flash