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 main command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate the main command dial to the right for large apertures (small
/ s, f/8 | / s, f/2.8 |
| (Large aperture) |
The exposure program for mode P is given in the Appendix ( 139).
Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes / Mode P (Programmed Auto) 47