tProgrammed Auto

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.

 

AChoosing a Combination of Shutter Speed and Aperture

 

Although the shutter speed and aperture

 

 

chosen by the camera will produce optimal

 

 

results, you can also choose from other com-

 

 

binations that will produce the same expo-

 

 

sure (“flexible program”). Rotate the main

 

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command dial right for large apertures (low

 

f-numbers) that blur background details or

Main command dial

 

fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.

 

 

 

Rotate the dial left for small apertures (high

 

 

f-numbers) that increase depth of field or

 

 

slow shutter speeds that blur motion. U is

 

 

displayed while flexible program is in effect.

 

ARestoring Default Shutter Speed and Aperture Settings

To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until Uis no longer displayed or turn the camera off. The default shutter speed and aperture is automatically restored when the camera enters standby mode.

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