Chapter 9. Introduction to Creative Control Modes

Why You Need this Chapter

The difference between casual snapshots and breathtaking photos is as much technical as it is artistic. When you use full Auto mode, the camera controls how each picture is taken; the photos you shoot are the camera’s vision of the world. Scene modes provide a limited level of control, but you are still at the mercy of the camera’s built-in settings.

The world looks different when you put yourself in charge of your camera’s controls—and so will your photos. When you master the creative control modes in this chapter, you’re on your way to shooting photos that look better and express how you see the world.

Benefits of Creative Control Modes

This chapter discusses creative control ...

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