heya.
i dont thik i'd persue photography as a profession, but im extremely interested in it as a hobby.
recently i got a digital camera (kinda outdated, i think, but i dont need all that fancy-smancy stuff right now): its a Canon Powershot a520. im just curious as to what exactly the Av, Tv, P, and M modes are, and what modes are best for what...
any help wiht anything would be greatly appreciated...
smile like you mean it,
brionna
2006-06-14 12:08:50 · 9 answers · asked by brini14@sbcglobal.net 2 in Consumer Electronics ➔ Cameras
I suggest you contact your local community college...most offer adult and continuing education classes and many feature Photography classes...my local college offers Photography and Digital Photography for $75.00. The $75.00 covers 8 weeks of classes at two one hour classes per week...good luck and enjoy, it's a great hobby.
2006-06-14 13:16:44 · answer #1 · answered by tams 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am like you, not a pro but love to fool with it. I am still stuck in the film era so I can't say for sure what the letter codes mean but an educated guess is that Av is Aperature and P is portrait and M is manual. I think that if you visit Canon.com and go to the product support section that you can probably download a PDF manual for you camera model. (I have done it for much older equipment).
In very basic terms, all photography is related to doing 2 or 3 things. Framing the subject(s) that you want to capture in the picture, getting the desired focus and depth, and capturing the correct amount of light that is reflected off the objects that you are trying to take a picture of. The capture process is a combination of the lens opening (aperature) and the shutter speed. The correct combination of the 2 items and the light source gives you a quality picture. I suggest that if you learn the basics from some of the many (inexpensive) film photo manuals that are available it will be easy to translate to your digital camera. Your pictures will improve and your passion will grow.
2006-06-14 12:37:14 · answer #2 · answered by DAN D EcoMan 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If I was you and in fact I was a few years ago. I would go to cannon dot com and see if they have any tutorials on your camera. If they do not know their own camera who should. You could google canon powershot a520 and see if anyone has any info on care and use. You could also check out the local comminity college for classes on digital photography, or schools online most do. Check out local camera clubs. EZ
2006-06-14 12:46:34 · answer #3 · answered by ez 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The other answers have covered most of the best ways to get your answers. You could also go to your nearest retail store, that sells Canon cameras, sales people love to explain all you need, hoping you come back and buy a new one.
2006-06-14 16:50:03 · answer #4 · answered by Pacificman 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Look on Canon website for that model. Email them your questions. Maybe you can order the manual or download it PDF file.
2006-06-14 13:40:29 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=photography+101&btnG=Search leads us to such nice links as http://tlc.ousd.k12.ca.us/~acody/digi1.html , http://www.graphic-design.com/photographic/photo_101.html (yes, it's film, but photography is about controlling the light, and light-caqpture medium matters less than your skills in managing light).
IMHO, that should get you started. Good luck with this hobby - it's great.
Cheers,
Stas.
P.S. Camera manuals also have a pile of useful info. ;) .
2006-06-14 12:21:29 · answer #6 · answered by stasvolik 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
both my sisters took photography and my one sis Julie is a Professional in it now..weddings..family..all.I will ask and relay to you.Promise
2006-06-14 12:59:03 · answer #7 · answered by LORA MARIE L 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
sorry, not that much into digital. i still do medium format and 35mm. more challenging
2006-06-14 12:13:40 · answer #8 · answered by oldguy 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
your booklet should explain these.
2006-06-14 12:14:52 · answer #9 · answered by cowgirl 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋