Camera Modes

Automatic Mode- It makes everything easier and does everything in its own. If it needs to it would use flash if it doesn't need to it won't.

Portrait Mode- Your camera will automatically select a large aperture. Works best when your taking a picture of a single object.

Macro Mode- Allows you to get closer to the subject. Some cameras will have this mode but with different capabilities.

Landscape Mode- Sets the aperture to small. It's used to get pictures with a wide angle.

Sports Mode- Takes pictures of moving objects. It attempts to freeze the action by increasing the shutter speed.

Night Mode- Good for taking shots with low lighting. It can give a fun and experimental look.

Movie Mode- You can now capture moving objects instead of still. it can take up more storage than still images. You choose the aperture and your camera chooses the other settings. You will have a larger depth of field but your camera will choose a slower shutter speed.

Semi Automatic Modes

Aperture Priority Mode- You choose the aperture and your camera chooses the other settings. You will have a larger depth of field but your camera will choose a slower shutter speed.

Shutter Priority Mode- Mode where you select a shutter speed and the camera then chooses all of the other settings. When photographing moving subjects you might want to choose a fast shutter speed to freeze the motion.

Program Mode- Some digital cameras have this priority mode in addition to auto mode. Similar to Auto but it gives you a little more control over some other features including flash, white balance, ISO, and more

Manual Mode- In this mode you have full control over your camera and need to think about all settings including shutter speed, aperture, ISO, white balance, flash, and more. It gives you the flexibility to set your shots up as you would like.