In a DSLR camera, what are the P, AV, TV, and M modes?

Good news, you've got a fancy new camera. Bad news, you have no idea how to use it or what any of the settings do or mean. Making the jump from a point and shoot to a DSLR requires you to embrace a massive learning curve. read more

Aperture priority mode is typically denoted by A or AV depending on what brand of camera you have. This mode allows you to set your aperture and then the camera automatically changes the other settings to make them work with the aperture you’ve chosen. read more

Understanding camera shooting modes can make a real difference to the quality of your images. Here is a guide to the five main shooting modes on your DSLR, and an explanation of what each mode does to your camera. read more