Shooting Mode

P, S, and M Modes

P, S, and M modes provide full access to the shooting and f-mode menus. S and M modes also offer control over shutter speed and aperture.

Mode

Description

P (Program AE;

The camera sets exposure automati-

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cally.

S (Shutter-

The user chooses the shutter speed,

priority AE;

letting the camera choose the aper-

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ture for optimal exposure.

M (Manual;

The user chooses both shutter speed

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and aperture.

Shutter Speed

Choose fast shutter speeds to freeze motion, slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving objects.

Fast shutter speed

Slow shutter speed

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