The mode dial of the Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D is what you use to set the exposure so that you get the best photo for the type of picture you're taking. The following table shows the exposure modes, their symbols, and what they do:

The mode dial of the Canon EOS Rebel XS/1000D is what you use to set the exposure so that you get the best photo for the type of picture you're taking. The following table shows the exposure modes, their symbols, and what they do:
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