4148. TIPS FOR THE YOUNG PEOPLE: PHOTOGRAPHY. P MODE.

TIPS FOR THE YOUNG - PHOTOGRAPHY TIPS. 

A SNACKS VENDOR IN MYANMAR CYCLES ON A COUNTRY ROAD.
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Travels Myanmar.
15 May 2013
Canon EOS 70D, 18-135mm
P Mode, 72mm, 1/125 sec, f/5.6, ISO 100

Now, in 2025, I use the AV and TV modes frequently,
the Manual Mode when needed and get nearly 100 per cent sharp photos
which I post on www.shutterstock.com/g/toapayohvets

UPDATE:

https://2010vets.blogspot.com/2025/06/4148-tips-for-photography-p-mode.html

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P mode. FARMLAND IN WUHAN SPRING SEASON  

Canon R5, P mode, 43mm, 1/320 sec, f/14, ISO 100. 15 Apr 2025. TRAVELS WUHAN
Farm houses and landscape look like a European farmland scenery

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The "normal program mode" on a Canon EOS R5 is referred to as Program AE or P mode. In this mode, the camera automatically sets both the aperture and shutter speed to achieve a proper exposure, while allowing the user to adjust other settings like ISO, white balance, and focus mode. 

Here's a more detailed explanation:

• Automatic Exposure:

  The camera calculates the correct aperture and shutter speed based on the scene's brightness. 
• Program Shift:

  While the camera automatically sets the exposure, you can use the main dial to shift the aperture and shutter speed combination while maintaining the same exposure value. This allows you to fine-tune the look of your image, potentially favoring a wider aperture for a shallower depth of field or a faster shutter speed to freeze motion. 
• Customizable Settings:

  In Program mode, you can still access and adjust various other settings, such as:

  • ISO: Adjusting the sensitivity of the sensor to light. 
  • White Balance: Correcting for different color temperatures in the scene. 
  • Metering Mode: Determining how the camera meters the light (e.g., evaluative, center-weighted, spot). 
  • Focus Mode: Choosing between single-shot autofocus (One-Shot AF) or continuous autofocus (Servo AF). 
  • Exposure Compensation: Making the image brighter or darker. 
  • Flash Control: Adjusting flash settings. 
• Benefits:

  Program mode provides a balance between automation and control, making it a versatile option for many shooting situations. 
• How to Activate:

  On the Canon EOS R5, you'll typically press the "Mode" button and then rotate the dial to select the "P" icon.