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What do M and P mean in SLR cameras?

M in SLR cameras means manual.

If M is selected, the aperture, shutter and ISO all need to be adjusted manually.

This option is suitable for photographers with strong parameter control.

The p option of SLR camera is also called p-gate.

The purpose is for the photographer to control the exposure time manually.

Press the shutter to start exposure, and release the shutter to end exposure.

This mode is suitable for long exposure shooting.

You must use a tripod to shoot the P door to avoid the problems caused by hand jitter.