In aperture priority mode, what will the camera automatically select?

In aperture priority mode, the camera automatically selects the shutter speed. This mode allows the photographer to set a specific aperture value while the camera adjusts the shutter speed to achieve a correct exposure based on the current lighting conditions.

By prioritizing the aperture setting, you can control the depth of field, which determines how much of the image is in focus – either isolating the subject with a shallow depth of field or keeping more of the scene in focus with a higher f-stop number. The camera then compensates by changing the shutter speed accordingly to ensure that the exposure remains balanced. This interaction is fundamental for photographers who wish to creatively control their images while relying on the camera's metering system to handle exposure adjustments accurately.