When it’s difficult to set exposures or check them to make adjustments, the bracketing feature permits a group of images, each with a different exposure. (Note: You’ll first have to set up the camera with the numbers of images to shoot as well as the steps between exposures.) The results are well worth the time [...]

This button is also used to activate automatic focusing. By default on most cameras when pushed half way down the shutter release button, the button used to take a picture, sets both focus and exposure. Use this button when you want activate focus without setting exposure.

Exposure compensation or Exposure Control is used to alter exposure from the values chosen by the camera.

There are three methods your camera has to meter light: Spot Metering: The camera meters the light indicated by the spot. Use this when there is a relatively small object within your scene which you need to be perfectly exposed. Assures the subject will be correctly exposed in “difficult lighting situations” even though the background [...]

Modern digital cameras are truly astonishing tools! It is remarkable, the photographic challenges they digitally solve in an instant to capture beautiful images. To use your camera to its full capability you’ve got to be familiar with its functions. Unfortunately, this means you’ll have to read (then re-read- repeat many times) the manual!