Camera Modes Flashcards

Flashcards about camera modes and their functions.

What camera mode is best for taking close-up shots?

Macro mode

Which mode provides a small aperture to increase the depth of field?

Landscape mode

What effect does portrait mode have on focus and color balance?

Slightly soft focus and warm skin tones

Which camera mode uses a fast shutter speed to capture moving images?

Sports mode

What conditions is night time mode designed for?

Low lighting

In Aperture Priority mode (A/Av), which setting does the user control, and which does the camera calculate?

User controls aperture; camera calculates shutter speed.

When might you use Aperture Priority?

When you want to create effects by varying depth of field.

In Shutter Priority mode (S/Tv), which setting does the user control, and which does the camera calculate?

User controls shutter speed; camera calculates aperture.

When is Shutter Priority useful?

When you deliberately want to set a very fast or very slow shutter speed.

What level of control does Manual mode give the photographer?

Total control over both aperture and shutter speed

In Program mode, who determines the optimum camera settings?

The camera automatically selects the optimum settings.