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P
: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts
shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in
program to ensure 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.
A
Flexible Program
In mode
P
, different
combinations of shutter
speed and aperture can
be selected by rotating
the command dial
(“flexible program”).
Rotate the dial
counterclockwise for
large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast
shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate the dial in the opposite
direction for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of
field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. All combinations produce
the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, a
U
indicator is
displayed. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate
the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose
another mode, or turn the camera off.
Command dial
