Cheat sheetModule 3 on one page

Mode

  • P: camera sets exposure, you steer
  • Full Auto often locks ± and focus
  • Fujifilm: shutter and aperture on A
  • Phone: normal Photo mode

Half-press

  • Halfway: focus and measure
  • Wait for the signal
  • Hold, wait for the moment, press
  • Phone: tap; tap and hold to lock

Focus point

  • Single point, not automatic area
  • Joystick, arrow pad or touch
  • People and animals: nearest eye
  • Objects: an edge or texture

Brightness (±)

  • Each whole step: double or half the light
  • Small ticks: thirds
  • White scene: +1 to +2
  • Dark scene: −1 to −2
  • Reset to 0 afterwards

Light and distance

  • Light behind you or to the side
  • Back light: move, add +, or silhouette on purpose
  • Step closer, then closer again
  • Edge check before you press