Proxima ASA COOLPIX 950 manual Using the Buttons A-REC, M-REC Exposure Mode

Exposure Mode

When the mode dial is set to M-REC, you can choose an exposure mode from the following options:

Setting	How it works	When to use it
Program	Camera automatically sets shutter speed and aper-	Best for general use.
	ture to produce the best exposure.
	You choose the aperture (f-number) using the com-	A wide aperture (low f-number) can be used to blur
Aperture Priority		details of the background. A small aperture (high f-
	mand dial. Shutter speed is set automatically by the	number) brings both your subject and the back-
	camera.	ground into focus.
Shutter Priority	Choose the shutter speed using the command dial.	Use a high shutter speed to freeze a fast-moving
		subject. Lower shutter speeds can be used to blur
	Aperture is set automatically by the camera.	moving objects, suggesting motion.

In A-REC mode, the camera is automatically set to Program. To select another exposure mode:

1 Turn the mode dial to M-REC.

2 Hold down the	button and turn the
command dial to select an exposure mode.		+
The chosen mode will be indicated by an
icon in the control panel and LCD moni-

tor.

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