Camera Mode Selection Guide

Confused whether to use S/Tv, A/Av, P or M? This quick guide shows the right mode for any shot, in real photos, not diagrams.

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You've probably heard you have to learn aperture and shutter speed first. So you watched the tutorials, got lost in the numbers, and went back to Auto. Here's what nobody explained.

The camera modes are a faster way to control those same settings. You just have to know which mode to pick.

That's why I made these quick guides that show what each mode is for and how you use it, so you can put the right aperture and shutter speed, right away.

If P, M, A/Av and S/Tv still don't make sense...

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✓ Simple steps, anyone can follow

✓ Read in seconds, no boring paragraphs

✓ Photo examples, not confusing diagrams

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This is perfect for you if...

You're afraid to touch the camera mode dial in case you mess something up
You'v read about aperture and shutter speed and still feel lost
You never know which mode to pick before the moment is gone

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I'm the creator of the photo quick guides.
I started shooting professionally in 1993 and I've taught photography since 1996, first in the Philippines and now in the UAE. I made these cards so you can get that soft, blurry background in your portraits without second guessing your settings. Glance, set, and shoot.

Hi, I'm Jay Alonzo!

Imagine knowing the exact settings to use in an instant.

Know when to use S/Tv, A/Av, P and M
Learn how each mode is used for best results depending on your subject and creative intent
Become confident with your camera without reading a manual

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