P/a/s/m exposure – Argus Camera DC3810 User Manual

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P/A/S/M EXPOSURE

Options

Purpose

Programmed auto The camera will automatically set the

shutter speed and aperture value for
best

qualitiy.

Aperture priority

User selects the aperture. The

(F3.37-F15) camera sets the shutter speed.

Shutter priority

User selects the shutter speed. The

(1/650s-10s)

camera sets the fit aperture.

Manual exposure

User selects both the shutter speed
and aperture.

When to use it
Recommen

ded in most conditions.

Recommen

ded in controlling the depth of

field

. (helps the primary subject stand out

from

its surroundings)

Recommen

ded when shooting fast-moving

objects or to create a sense of motion
with slower-moving objects.

EXPOSURE MODES
These 4 exposure modes allow extensive control over general photo taking. Programmed Auto P

gives carefree operation; Aperture Priority A and Shutter Priority S allow users to maximize exp-

osures under different conditions; Manual Exposure M provides complete freedom in control.

User has complete control of exposure.

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