Shooting Modes – Dial In Your Style
These modes are your vibe selectors:
M (Manual): You’re the boss. Total control.
A/Av (Aperture Priority): You choose depth, camera sorts the speed. Great for storytelling.
S/Tv (Shutter Priority): You choose motion, camera adjusts light. Ideal for sports/action.
P (Program): Semi-auto, decent fallback when your brain’s on coffee break.
Auto / Scene Modes: Use them to start—but don’t build your career on it.
Focus Modes – Because Fuzzy is Only Cute in Cats
Your camera’s got options:
One-Shot AF (AF-S): Focus and lock—perfect for portraits.
AI Servo (AF-C): Continuous tracking. Great for kids, pets, or chaos.
Manual: Old-school control. Especially useful for macro or vintage lenses.
Try different focus points. Your subject shouldn’t always be centre stage.
Drive Modes – Snap Smart
Shoot more mindfully.
Single Shot: One click, one frame. Classic.
Burst Mode: Machine-gun style. Nail the mid-jump or perfect smile.
Timer/Silent: For self-portraits or wildlife moments when stealth is key.