In which camera control area would you find the options for Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program, and Manual exposure modes?

• A. Mode Dial
• B. Shutter Button
• C. Exposure Comp Button
• D. Rear LCD

Answer: (A)

The ability to choose Shutter Priority, Aperture Priority, Program, and Manual exposure modes is found on the Mode Dial. This dial on the top of most cameras is specifically designed to switch between the camera’s exposure-control behaviors, letting you decide whether the camera sets both shutter speed and aperture, or you control one while the camera handles the other, or you override fully with manual settings.

The other controls don’t select among these modes. The shutter button is just for triggering the shot, the exposure comp button adjusts brightness within whatever mode you’re in, and the rear LCD is primarily a display (and sometimes a navigation surface) rather than the primary control for switching exposure modes.