In part one of this series you kicked your digital SLR camera's auto mode to the curb with the help of program mode. In doing so, you learned to con ...

Switching to program mode, however, allows your camera to make some decisions for you, but also puts three things in your control: the flash, the ISO value, and the white balance.

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Auto Mode This is the mode, where the camera automatically chooses the optimal shutter speed, aperture, ISO and flash settings for your shot.

Some, but not all, cameras also provide mechanical shutter mode, this uses two shutter curtains, one at the start of the shot and another to end the shot, just like a DSLR.

Who can use it Manual mode is for anybody with a mode dial on their camera, physical or virtual, dSLR, interchangeable-lens mirrorless, advanced compact or even a phone with manual controls.

If you're a budding shutterbug, it's time to get acquainted with your camera. Here are 10 basic DSLR camera settings every beginner photographer needs to know.

Fortunately, the various modes are easy to distinguish once you understand what settings they control. Here's a quick guide to making sense of the P, M, Av, Tv, and other modes on your camera.