j, k, l, m Modes

m (Manual) Mode

The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value.

The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/4000 to 8 seconds.

1 Rotate the mode dial to m.

2 Rotate the command dial to set a shutter speed.

See A59 for more information on exposure indicator.

 

 

25m 0s

1/125

F5.6

840

Exposure indicator

3 Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value.

Repeat steps 2 to 3 to adjust shutter speed and aperture value settings until the desired exposure is achieved.

 

 

25m 0s

1/125

F8.0

840

Reference

4 Focus and shoot.

In the default setting, the camera has nine focus areas, and automatically selects the focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus areas that are in focus (up to nine areas) light in green (E47).

Section

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Nikon COOLPIXP510BLK manual Manual Mode, Rotate the multi selector to set an aperture value, Focus and shoot, E11