Get to know your DSLR camera by starting with the AUTO settings. This is your first step toward becoming a great photographer. AUTO mode is great for beginners or when you need a quick photo. It changes the camera settings for you, so you can focus on capturing what you see.

As you get more familiar with your camera, we’ll learn about manual settings to give you more control over your pictures.

Why Start with AUTO Settings?

A camera is just a tool until someone uses it. When you start using it, it becomes a way to share how you see the world. It’s like adding an extra part to your eye and brain. We’ll begin with the AUTO settings on your DSLR camera because it’s the easiest and quickest to use.

Using the AUTO Setting

What is AUTO mode?

• AUTO mode makes photography easy. The camera chooses the best settings automatically. All you need to do is point and click.

When to use AUTO mode?

• Use AUTO mode to take a quick photo without changing any settings.

Do the AUTO Experiment:

Objective: Learn how your camera’s AUTO setting adjusts to different lights and places.

Procedure:

1. Set Up:
   • Turn your camera’s dial to the green ‘A’ for AUTO mode.
     
2. Choose Locations:
   • Pick two places: inside the classroom and outside on the playground.
     
3. Take Photos:
   • Choose an object like a book and take a photo of it in both locations.
     
4. Observe:
   • Notice how the camera changes its settings by itself to get the best photo in each place.
     
5. Blog Your Results:
   • Write about the ‘AUTO Settings’. Use the ‘AUTO settings’ post Mrs Skinny started for you, on your photography website.
     
   • Plus, check my step by step guide for how to write and publish the post if you can’t remember the steps I told you.