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R
P
Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed
and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode
is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which
you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and
aperture.
Taking Photos in
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
Modes
P
,
S
,
A
, and
M
modes offer varying degrees of
control over shutter speed and aperture.
Choose a mode and adjust settings according
to your creative intent.
A
Choosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture
Although the shutter speed and aperture
chosen by the camera will produce optimal
results, you can also choose from other com-
binations that will produce the same expo-
sure (“flexible program”). Rotate the
command dial to the right for large aper-
tures (low f-numbers) that blur background
details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze”
motion. Rotate the dial to the left for small
apertures (high f-numbers) that increase
depth of field or slow shutter speeds that
blur motion.
U
is displayed while flexible
program is in effect.
A
Restoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings
To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the com-
mand dial until
U
is no longer displayed or turn the camera off. The
default shutter speed and aperture is automatically restored when the
camera enters standby mode.
Command dial
