Nikon COOLPIXP300BK user manual Setting the Exposure for Shooting A, B, C, DModes

Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, DModes)

A, B, C, DModes

By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: A(Programmed auto), B(Shutter-priority auto), C(Aperture-priority auto), and D(Manual).

Not only can you set the shutter speed and aperture value, you can also select a variety of advanced settings, such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance with the shooting menu (A72), or adjusting the brightness (exposure compensation), hue or vividness with the creative slider (A69).

		Mode	Description	Usage
			The camera sets the shutter
			speed and aperture value
More		Programmed	automatically for optimal
			exposure. Flexible program,	Recommended for most
	A	auto
on		(A64)	which changes the combination	situations.
			of shutter speed and aperture
Shooting
			value with the same exposure,
			can be used (A64).
		Shutter-		Use to shoot fast moving
			The user chooses the shutter	subjects with a fast shutter speed,
	B	priority auto	speed; the camera selects the	or use to emphasize the
		(A65)	aperture value automatically.	movements of a moving subject
				with a slow shutter speed.
		Aperture-	The user chooses the aperture	Use to blur the background or
	C	priority auto	value; the camera selects the	bring both the foreground and
		(A66)	shutter speed automatically.	background into focus.
		Manual	The user controls both the	Use to control the exposure
	D			according to shooting
		(A67)	shutter speed and aperture value.
				requirements.

CFunctions Available in A, B, Cand DModes

•The flash mode (A32) can be changed, and the self-timer (A35) and macro mode (A38) settings are available.

•Press the d button to adjust the shooting menu (A72) settings.

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