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Controlling exposure through Program mode

Controlling exposure through Program mode - 5D Tutorial

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Controlling exposure through Program mode

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I've noticed that some people think that as you work your way up with the mode dial, further away from Auto mode, somehow they think that you're unlocking extra features in your camera, or you're becoming a more sophisticated photographer, and none of that's necessarily true. All modes really are equal in terms of their ability to yield great shots. The difference is, some modes give you more control of one kind than another, and sometimes, in certain situations, having that additional control can help, and other times it doesn't help at all. You can take fantastic shots in full Auto mode. You can take fantastic shots in Manual mode. The advantage of different modes is they allow you to give up more or less control to focus on one thing or another. So I'm walking around these gardens here, and to be honest, I am not expecting to come out of here with any great shots. I'm here today just kind of looking around. I'm looking at forms, and I'm just shooting them, and I'm looking at…

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