Nikon D40 manual Reference P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P Programmed Auto, Flexible Program

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.

2Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Flexible Program

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

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Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P (Programmed Auto)