It is quite surprising how many photographers, even the ones who tote digital SLR cameras, are still stuck on Auto Mode.

Let’s go people! Get it off Auto. What’s the use of having a camera that can take fantastic images at your command, and you don’t command.

Even if you just use the Basic Modes, like Portrait, Macro, Landscape and Sports, you will be so far ahead of the curve.

I put together this little video to explain the Basic Modes of your camera. Watch it and use the information. You don’t have to do it all in one day. Use a different setting each day or each week, but do it. You will be glad you did.