M (User Setting Modes)

Setting combinations that are frequently used for shooting (User settings) can be saved in M. Shooting is possible in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual).

Rotate the mode dial to M to retrieve the settings saved in Save user settings.

See “Saving Settings in M Mode” (A54) for more information.

Frame the subject and shoot with these settings, or change the settings as required.

The setting combinations that are retrieved when the mode dial is rotated to M can be changed as many times as you want in Save user settings.

The following settings can be stored in M.

General setup

Shooting mode j, k, l or m (A49)1

Focus mode (A62)3

Zoom position (A29)2

Exposure compensation (A64)

Flash mode (A56)

Fn button (A71)

Self-timer (A59)

Shooting Features

Shooting menu

Image quality (A72)

Image size (A73)

Picture Control (A68)

Custom Picture Control (A68)

White balance (A68)4

Metering (A68)

Continuous (A68)

ISO sensitivity (A69)

Exposure bracketing (A69)

AF area mode (A69)5

Autofocus mode (A69)

Flash exp. comp. (A69)

Noise reduction filter (A69)

Active D-Lighting (A69)

Zoom memory (A69)

1Choose the standard shooting mode. The current flexible program (when set to j), shutter speed (when set to k or m) or aperture value (when set to l or m) settings will also be saved.

2The current zoom position will also be saved. Startup zoom position (A69) cannot be set.

3The current focus distance will also be saved when set to E(manual focus).

4The preset value for preset manual applies commonly to j, k, l, m and M shooting modes.

5The current focus area position is saved when AF area mode is set to Manual.

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Nikon P520 Red, P520 Black manual User Setting Modes, General setup, Shooting menu, Following settings can be stored in M