Questions tagged “camera controls”

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Can you assign exposure compensation to the top dial on a Canon EOS 5D Mark II in Tv mode?

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7y ago

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366

What does Canon Flexible Priority (Fv) mode do, and how is it different from P/Av/Tv/M?

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7y ago

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What does the circular symbol near the +/- button on a Nikon D3300 mean?

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8y ago

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185

Is there a digital camera or DSLR with only manual controls and no auto modes?

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9y ago

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Is there any advantage to using an iPhone’s volume button as the shutter?

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9y ago

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What does the red dot next to the Live View button mean on a Canon EOS Rebel T6 / 1300D?

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10y ago

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Why can’t I change aperture in Manual mode on my Canon EOS 5D Mark II?

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10y ago

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Why do modern cameras still use traditional dials and controls instead of mostly touchscreens?

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10y ago

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What does AF-L do on a Nikon, and why use it instead of half-pressing the shutter?

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10y ago

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Can you lock the shutter speed and aperture dials on a Nikon D610?

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10y ago

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Why do current entry-level DSLRs lack a top LCD and dual control dials compared with a Nikon D70?

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12y ago

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What does an AE/AF lock button do that a half-press of the shutter doesn't?

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12y ago

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Can rotating the Nikon D5200 command dial quickly damage it?

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12y ago

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Why do pro DSLRs have an AF-ON button, and what is it useful for?

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13y ago

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184

What color flashlight preserves night vision best when shooting at night?

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13y ago

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What does the AF Stop button do on some Canon lenses?

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13y ago

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How can I change camera settings faster without taking my eye from the viewfinder?

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13y ago

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What do the W and T labels mean on a camera zoom control?

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14y ago

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Which DSLRs under $1000 have separate controls for aperture and shutter speed?

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14y ago

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Can you stop the Pentax K-5 rear 4-way controller from switching between AF point and quick-settings modes?

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14y ago

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