topic Re: Av mode doesn't work for Video (Canon SL3) in EOS DSLR & Mirrorless Cameras

Av mode doesn't work for Video (Canon SL3)

syena — Thu, 16 May 2024 22:38:52 GMT

Av mode works fine with photos but as soon as I turn the dial to video, ALL settings become automatic. I cannot adjust aperture at all. Same with Tv and P modes. None of these modes work. I can only do full manual or full automatic.

Is this how the camera is supposed to work or am I missing something?

Re: Av mode doesn't work for Video (Canon SL3)

deebatman316 — Thu, 16 May 2024 23:03:11 GMT

Your camera is functioning correctly. Only higher end cameras offer P, Av, Tv modes.

Re: Av mode doesn't work for Video (Canon SL3)

stevet1 — Fri, 17 May 2024 00:40:43 GMT

syena,

I have a Canon T8i. Right in the manual, it says that when you have the camera in TV or Av modes when shooting video, the camera will default to the P mode where the camera will decide the shutter speed and aperture.

Which is kind of nice sometimes, like if you are shooting something that's in the shade, and then they move into a sunny area. The camera will adjust the settings to account for that.

Steve Thomas

Re: Av mode doesn't work for Video (Canon SL3)

shadowsports — Fri, 17 May 2024 02:13:54 GMT

The SL3 manual is where you'd want to look. Movie Mode starts on page 217

Advanced User Guide (c-wss.com)

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Re: Av mode doesn't work for Video (Canon SL3)

p4pictures — Sat, 18 May 2024 05:30:03 GMT

When you select movie mode from the power switch you can choose from the camera menu whether it will be automatic effectively program mode, or manual exposure. With manual selected you have control of shutter speed, aperture value and ISO. For some degree of automation you can use manual with auto ISO.