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USING YOUR LENSBABY

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Exposure and the Lensbaby

When you attach your Lensbaby to your camera for the first time, there are a few settings to review so that you can start taking photos as soon as possible. Most important, you want your camera to be able to “see” the Lensbaby. To make sure this happens, check your exposure mode. Manual exposure mode (M) is always a safe bet. For some camera models, Aperture Priority (A or Av) will also work. You’ll want to stay away from Program (P), Shutter Priority (S or Tv), and Auto/Scene modes.

So, why does your camera have trouble with certain modes? It’s because your Lensbaby does not have an aperture that ...

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