Nikon Digital Camera TP, S, A, and M Modes, Mode P Programmed Auto, Shutter Speed and Aperture

tP, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture. See the Reference Manual for more information on each mode.

Mode 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.

User can rotate command dial to choose from different combinations
of shutter speed and aperture that will produce optimal exposure.	Command dial

AShutter Speed and Aperture

The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften background details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and bring out background details.

Shutter speed Aperture

Fast shutter speed	Slow shutter speed	Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/22)
(1/1,600 s)	(1 s)	(Remember, the higher the f-number, the
		smaller the aperture.)

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