Nikon 25446 Mode P (Programmed Auto), 1 Rotate the mode dial to P, Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot, 2Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot

Mode P (Programmed 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. To take photographs in programmed auto:

1 Rotate the mode dial to P. Mode dial

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2Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

AFlexible Program

In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can
be selected by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”).
Rotate the main command dial to the right for large apertures (small f-
numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that
“freeze” motion. Rotate the main command dial to the left for small
apertures (large f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter
speeds that blur motion. All combinations produce the same	Main command
exposure. While flexible program is in effect, a Uindicator appears in
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the control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture
settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer
displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.

ASee Also

See page 263 for information on the built-in exposure program.

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