Exposure Mode

To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure, press the I(Q) button and rotate the main command dial until the desired option appears in the control panel.

I(Q) button

Main command dial

Control panel

 

 

Mode

Description

 

 

Programmed auto (0 118): Camera sets shutter speed and

eaperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.

Shutter-priority auto (0 119): User chooses shutter speed;

fcamera selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.

Aperture-priority auto (0 120): User chooses aperture; camera

gselects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus.

Manual (0 121): User controls both shutter speed and aperture.

hSet shutter speed to Bulb (A) or Time (&) for long time- exposures.

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