Minolta Dimage RD 3000, Instruction Manual

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EXPOSURE
P mode is ideal when you want to give your full attention to the subject and give the
camera control over exposure. For additional information on P mode, refer to Taking
Pictures in Full Auto Mode.
P MODE – PROGRAMMED EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE MODES
This camera has four different exposure modes: Aperture-priority, Shutter-priority,
Manual, and Program. The exposure modes allow you to tailor the degree of camera
control needed to capture the desired image.
MODE EXPLANATION
P Program Exposure Mode Camera selects aperture and shutter
speed
A Aperture Priority Mode Manually select aperture
S Shutter Priority Mode Manually select shutter speed
M Manual Exposure Manually select aperture and shutter
speed
In REC or , press and hold
the MODE (exposure-mode) but-
ton.
• PAMS will appear in the data panel.
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Turn the front dial until P blinks
in the data panel, then remove
your finger from the MODE but-
ton.
• The camera is also returned to P
mode when the Program-reset button
is pressed.
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