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Mode Dial

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Advanced Shooting Canon XSi Mode Dial – Creative Zone

Creative Zone (Manual mode) gives you more control over the final result. You can adjust aperture, f-stop etc.

P – Program Mode – In this mode, the camera sets the aperture and the shutter speed so that a correct exposure is achieved. This is kind of like an auto mode except that you will be allowed to adjust any other setting you like such as the white balance, ISO etc.

TV – Shutter Speed Priority – In this mode, the camera sets the correct aperture while you set the shutter speed. You will be allowed to adjust any other setting you like such as the white balance, ISO. Etc.

AV – Aperture Priority –In this mode, the camera sets the correct shutter speed while you set the aperture speed. You will be allowed to adjust any other setting you like such as the white balance, ISO. Etc.

M – Manual – In this mode, it’s up to you… You set the correct shutter speed and aperture speed as well as everything and anything else.

A-Depth – Auto Depth of Field – Objects in the foreground and background will be in focus, all the AF points will detect the subject. The aperture will automatically set to achieve a depth of field.

Mode Dial – Shooting mode for Canon XSi

Mode Dial – Top of your camera next to the on and off switch, circular dial that controls what mode you are in.

Basic Zone – (Automatic mode) fully automatic shooting for specific kinds of subjects, camera will adjust automatically to certain situations. To prevent any mistakes taken by the user shooting settings can’t be changed in basic zone. Just look at the picture – point and shoot. Doesn’t get easier then that!

Creative Zone (Manual mode) gives you more control over the final result. You can adjust aperture, f-stop etc. You are in control of how much light to let into the picture, how fast you want the picture to be taken. This is where it gets fun!