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Parts of the Camera
The Auto Mode Selector Lever
The Auto Mode Selector Lever
Switch between auto and manual modes.
Position
Position
Mode
Mode
Select from
P
(program AE),
S
(shutter-priority AE),
A
(aperture-priority AE), and
M
(manual) modes
(
P
51, 52, 53, 54). Adjust shutter speed and aperture using program shift (mode
P
) or set shutter speed and/or
aperture manually (modes
S
,
A
, and
M
).
Auto mode. In drive mode
B
(STILL IMAGE), the camera adjusts settings automatically according to the
option selected by rotating the control ring. Choose from modes suited to specifi c subject types (
P
55),
or select
S
ADVANCED SR AUTO
to let the camera automatically match the mode to the subject (
P
56).
R
Restrictions may apply to camera settings depending on the mode and shooting conditions (
P
146). Updates
to camera fi rmware may also aff ect the options available.