P: Programmed Auto

In this mode, the camera automatically controls the exposure to give the optimum exposure for the photography conditions. This mode can be used in combination with program shift or exposure compensation (P.71) for better quality pictures.

See P.80 for information on using this mode with other functions.

1 Set the exposure mode dial to “P”.

2

Check that the focus indicator “” is lit and take the

picture.

If one of the following warnings appears on the top display panel or viewfinder display, the subject is too bright or too dark and is beyond the camera control range.

Ú : Use an ND (light volume adjustment) filter.

Û : Use the flash.

Important

Program Shift

 

By turning the command dial

 

during programmed auto mode

 

photography, you can change the

 

combination of shutter speed and

 

aperture while maintaining the

 

same exposure, providing

 

operation that is equivalent to the

 

shutter-priority auto and aperture-

3

priority auto modes. During program shift, “f” is displayed on the top display

panel. To cancel program shift, reset shutter speed and aperture settings to their original values, select another exposure mode, switch the camera off, use the built-in flash (P.74) or perform a camera reset (P.56).

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FujiFilm FinePix S1 owner manual Programmed Auto, Program Shift