Very often, when buying a Nikon DSLR, a large number of questions arise about photography techniques, especially if you have not had experience with cameras of this type before.
All shooting modes on Nikon cameras are divided into automatic, semi-automatic and creative. The camera in auto mode can shoot with and without flash. In semi-automatic modes, the user can choose the type of shooting (portrait, landscape, macro, night shooting) and the SLR camera will automatically select the necessary settings for ISO, white balance and color rendition. Creative modes feature the ability to customize the camera to suit your preferences.
Semi-automatic mode
The simplest creative mode is considered to be the P mode, that is, semi-automatic (you can adjust the ISO, but the camera will choose the exposure, shutter speed and aperture itself). The mode is convenient for beginners, but rather limited. Ideal for everyday shooting (eg travel, vacation).
Aperture priority mode
Aperture priority mode or A mode allows you to control depth of field. The shallower the depth of field is set on the camera, the more voluminous the subject in the foreground is. Depth of field is also responsible for the beautiful blurring of the background, typical of DSLR photography. Suitable for portraits, close-ups and natural light subjects. For a landscape shot with lots of detail, maximize the depth of field.
Shutter priority mode
S mode (shutter priority mode) is most often used when photographing moving objects or people. The fastest shutter speed allows you to "hold the moment", to shoot movement almost imperceptible to the eye. A short exposure should be set when photographing sports events, photographing animals, as well as natural phenomena (downpour, snow). A slow shutter speed produces a "trail" effect. It can be used for artistic shooting of flowing water, driving cars. When shooting with slow shutter speeds, you must use a tripod, otherwise the picture will be blurred.
Exposure Priority Mode
Exposure priority mode (M mode) allows you to adjust the amount of light entering the camera's sensor. That is, it depends on how the photographer set the exposure whether the picture will be overexposed or darkened. It is better not to shoot a series of shots at once, but to adjust the exposure to the current lighting, then check on the camera screen and start shooting. Exposure priority mode improves the quality of shooting in low (evening or indoors) or excessive (at noon, on a bright sunny day) lighting.
