Digital Camera

DSLR Program mode aka program mode is usually symbolized with the letter P on camera DSLR or other digital cameras. In this mode, we can choose the ISO and the camera will determine the aperture value and shutter speed. Difference between Program mode with Auto mode is in Program mode we still have control over the camera, while in Auto mode the camera determines everything.

Let us understand further the program mode.

Program Shift

In Program mode, we can change the aperture value and shutter speed are determined by using Program Shift camera. Simply by rotating the rotary dial on the back of the camera we can change the aperture value and shutter speed. When you are into being a narrow depth of field that you can rotate the command dial to change the aperture value. Check how to use the program in manual shift your camera respectively. Canon EOS D60 for example, you can use the program by pressing the shutter half shift and rotate the dial behind the play button.

Program mode is ISO Priority

Program mode can we rename ISO priority. We define the ISO and the camera determines the other parameters. Remember, exposure triangle consists of the ISO, shutter speed and aperture. In this case it means the camera determines shutter speed and aperture.

When Is Using Program Mode?

The current program mode can be used for standard shooting you meet daily. Standard in the sense that your subject lighting conditions are relatively sophisticated, as well as shooting situation below:



Type as above photo easily handled by the program mode. The camera determines shutter speed fast enough to avoid blur and we also do not require depth of field that is not too extreme. When you do not like the selected camera settings, use the Shift program to change it. Or simply raise the ISO so the camera choose a smaller aperture.