Mode P (Programmed Auto)

This mode is recommended for snapshots or whenever you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. The camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations.

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto)

In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure.

Rotate the command dial to choose the desired shutter speed: rotate right for faster speeds, left for slower speeds.

Command dial

Mode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)

In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automatically selects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure.

Rotate the command dial left for larger apertures (lower f-numbers), right for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers).

Command dial

Mode M (Manual)

In manual mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture.

Checking the exposure indicator, adjust shutter E(N) button speed and aperture. Shutter speed is selected by rotating the command dial (right for faster speeds,

left for slower). To adjust aperture, keep the E(N) button pressed while rotating the command dial

(left for larger apertures/lower f-numbers and right for smaller apertures/higher f-numbers).

Command dial

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