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Advanced Photography
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This mode automatically controls the shutter speed and aperture setting to give the optimum
exposure for the photography conditions. This mode is useful when you want to be able to take
pictures quickly and easily to take advantage of snapshot opportunities.
1Set the Exposure mode dial to “P”.
2Compose picture, focus and shoot.
hWhen the subject is too dark or bright, one of the following warning indications will appear in
the viewfinder or top display panel.
i£: Use an ND filter.
i¢: Use the flash.
◆Flexible Program ◆
In Auto-Multi Program, by rotating the Main-command dial you can change the combination of shutter
speed and aperture while maintaining correct exposure. With this function, you can shoot in Auto-Multi
Program as though you were shooting in Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto. “W” appears in
the top display panel when the Flexible Program is used. To cancel the Flexible Program, turn the
Main-command dial until the Flexible Program icon “W” disappears, change the exposure mode, turn
the Power switch to “OFF”, use the built-in flash (➡P.70), or perform a Two-Button Reset (➡P.109).
PAUTO-MULTI PROGRAM
EXPOSURE MODES
Program chart
The program chart shows exposure control in Auto-Multi Program mode (ISO 100).
hLimits apply to the upper and lower EV values depending on the metering range for the ISO
sensitivity setting.
hIn Matrix metering, any EV above 16 1/3 is controlled to EV 16 1/3 when using ISO 100.
Consequently, shots of very bright subjects may be overexposed.
With AF 50 mm f/1.4D
With AF 180 mm f/2.8D ED
With AF-S 300 mm f/4D ED
EV range: EV 0-21
EV
Shutter speed
Aperture
If you select the “P”, “S” or “A” exposure mode when you are not using a Nikkor lens with a built-in
CPU, “§” appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder and you cannot take pictures.
When this occurs, you can take pictures by setting the exposure mode to “M” and using the aperture
ring on the lens to set the aperture. Note that you cannot use the camera’s exposure meter.