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Aperture priority isn't only for beginners, but if you want to use it like a pro, make sure you set the minimum shutter speed ...

The A on your camera’s mode dial is not for Amateur (and the P is not for Professional, but that’s another story). Aperture priority mode, designated by A or Av on the camera’s mode dial, blends the ...

So you've got a new camera and are probably getting some great shots. But if your mode dial is still pointing at Auto, you probably have a pang of guilt that you're not making the most of your camera ...

Anybody with a mode dial on their camera, either physical or virtual -- dSLR, interchangeable-lens mirrorless, advanced compact, or even a phone with manual controls. Frankly, if you're using full ...

Photographers argue the best camera is the one you have with you. In most cases, that would be your handy smartphone. While handsets didn’t always make for a great photography experience, tech ...

If you’ve never used an SLR camera before, coming to grips with the many controls and settings on a … If you’ve never used an SLR camera before, coming to grips with the many controls and settings on ...

The Sony Xperia M2's camera uses one of Sony's standard-issue 8MP Exmor RS sensor. It shoots with a maximum resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels (8MP) in manual mode, or 3104 x 1746 (5.4MP) in Superior ...