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Digital Camera Auto Modes

Digital Camera Auto Mode

Digital Camera Auto Modes

Using the auto mode on a digital camera gives you a point and shoot camera that allows you to concentrate on the subject while the camera makes the necessary settings to give you a well exposed and properly focused image.
But like most automatic features, knowing how they function will help you keep the camera from [...]

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Understanding Auto Exposure

Digital Camera Auto Modes

Autoexposure controls the amount of light that is used to expose the camera’s image sensor. It does this by adjusting the shutter speed and f-stop.

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How White Balance Works

Digital Camera Auto Modes

All digital cameras have an auto white balance setting that allows the camera to detect the color of the light and balance it correctly.

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How Auto Flash Works

Digital Camera Auto Modes

Autoflash on a digital camera is designed to automatically fire the flash when there is not enough light to get a good exposure.

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How Auto Focus Works

Digital Camera Auto Modes

Autofocus is an important feature on digital cameras and knowing how the camera focuses the lens will help you use it properly.

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