If your camera has C1, C2, or C3 on the mode dial, you’re sitting on one of the most useful features most photographers ignore.

These are custom memory modes.

They let you save complete camera setups and switch instantly — instead of digging through menus every time the situation changes.

Think about how often this happens:

You’re shooting casually.
Suddenly something moves.
You start changing settings.
The moment is gone.

Custom modes solve that.

You can save:

• An everyday walkaround setup
• A fast-action setup
• A low-light setup

Then switch with one turn of the dial.

No hesitation. No scrambling.

The biggest mistake?
Photographers either never set them up… or they program them once and forget to update them.

Your shooting changes. Your custom modes should too.

If your camera has memory locations on the dial, use them.

It’s one of the simplest ways to shoot faster and stay ready.

Watch my YouTube Video for a deeper explanation
Read my Blog for additional information.

– [Doug Gabbard]
Practicing Photography Getting Better One Photo at a Time

Getting better One Photo at a Time,
Doug

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