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P, S, A, M
P, S, A, M mode lets you choose the exposure mode, which con-
trols how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture.
❚❚Exposure Mode
To choose the exposure mode, press the
G button, highlight Exposure mode
(060) in the shooting menu, and press
2 to display the options below, then
highlight an option and press J.
PProgrammed auto
The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for
optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots
and in other situations in which there is little
time to adjust camera settings.
SShutter-priority auto
You choose the shutter speed; the camera
selects an aperture for best results. Use to freeze
or blur motion.
AAperture-priority auto
You choose the aperture; the camera selects a
shutter speed for best results. Use to blur the
background or bring both foreground and back-
ground into focus.
MManual You control both shutter speed and aperture.