Who can use it Manual mode is for anybody with a mode dial on their camera, physical or virtual, dSLR, interchangeable-lens mirrorless, advanced compact or even a phone with manual controls.

Beyond manual and automatic, cameras have many different modes, all that give you varying degrees of control. Here's how to decide which one to use.

Reflex Camera is the first app with “Manual Mode”,to take professional pictures and to record videos, using the LiveView of your device.It will be like have a real SLR with all function.

We asked, you told us: Manual camera controls are nice, but only sometimes get used It appears that most use auto camera settings so that they can capture something quickly and easily.

In part one of this series you kicked your digital SLR camera's auto mode to the curb with the help of program mode. In doing so, you learned to con ...

Manual mode prevents the camera from making the technical decisions and hands the exposure controls – ISO, aperture, and shutter speed – over to you.

Ditch autofocus for manual focus mode to get more precise control over your shots. Find out how to get started using manual focus, and which scenarios call for it.

Do you frequently use it, or is manual mode one of those untouched features in your camera app? Cast your vote in the poll below, and speak up in the comments if you have anything to add.

Aperture priority mode, designated by A or Av on the camera’s mode dial, blends the flexibility of manual control with the convenience of automatic exposure.