Canon Camera Modes and Settings

Front

Auto

Back

The camera will automatically try to choose the best possible settings.

Front

Portrait

Back

Tries to keep your subject sharp while blurring the background.

Front

Landscape

Back

Maximizes the f-stop number to maximize the depth of field. Objects near and far will be in-focus.

Front

Sports

Back

The camera uses a faster shutter speed (also usually turns on continuous shooting).

Front

Macro

Back

Uses a smaller aperture to create a shallow depth of field for extreme close-ups.

Front

Night Portrait

Back

Uses a slower shutter speed AND flash to capture more light.

Front

Manual

Back

Offers complete control over all settings.

Front

Aperture Priority

Back

Semi-automatic, allows you to choose the aperture. The camera takes care of the rest.

Front

Shutter Priority

Back

Semi-automatic, allows you to choose the shutter speed. The camera will automatically take care of the rest.

Front

Program

Back

The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture, but you control all other settings.