[ GLOSSARY DEFINITION ] Camera

manual controls

Camera settings such as exposure and focus that the user adjusts by hand.

Full Definition & Technical Explanation

Manual controls let you set exposure, ISO, focus, and white balance yourself rather than leaving them to the camera.

See manual focus.

Where manual controls Matters

Frequently Asked Questions

What is manual controls?

Camera settings such as exposure and focus that the user adjusts by hand.

What terms are related to manual controls?

Related Camera terms include night shot, pro camera.

Related Technical Terms

night shot
A mode that brightens low-light photos by stacking frames. Camera
pro camera
A camera mode exposing manual or advanced controls. Camera
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