Here are some beginner tips and settings for the new D3100 user:
Modes:
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Modes:
- P = Programmed Mode
- S = Shutter priority auto
- A = Aperture priority auto
- M = Manual
- Single Frame - One photo is taken each time the shutter-release button is pressed.
- Continuous - The camera records about 3 frames per second while the shutterrelease button is pressed.
- Self-timer - The camera takes a photograph about ten seconds after the shutter-release button is pressed. Use for self-portraits.
- Quiet shutter release - As for single frame, except that the camera makes no sound after shooting and that a beep does not sound when the camera focuses, keeping noise to a minimum in quiet surroundings.
- AF-A - Auto-servo AF - Camera automatically selects single-servo autofocus if subject is stationary, continuous-servo autofocus if subject is moving. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
- AF-S - Single-servo AF - For stationary subjects. Focus locks when shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
- AF-C - Continuous servo AF - For moving subjects. Camera focuses continuously while shutter release button is pressed halfway. Shutter can only be released if camera is able to focus.
- MF - Manual focus
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