ADVANCED OPERATION

This section covers the advanced features of the camera. Read the basic operation section before moving on.

MODE DIAL

The mode dial give direct access to the main exposure modes in the camera. It also acts as the camera’s main switch. Simply turn the dial to the appropriate position.

Subject programs - to optimize the camera settings based on specific subjects or situations (p. 26).

Full-auto program - camera systems are completely automated for effortless picture taking (p. 33).

Off - to turn the camera off.

Program - aperture and shutter speeds are set automatically by the camera (p. 34).

Aperture priority - shutter speed is set by the camera depending on the aperture set by the photographer (p. 35).

Shutter priority - aperture is set by the camera depending on the shutter speed set by the photographer (p. 36).

Manual exposure - the photographer sets both the shutter speed and aperture required for the exposure (p. 38).

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