Nikon S2H05000501 manual Aperture-Priority Auto, Faster Shutter Speeds, Aperture and Zoom

Beyond Point -and -Shoot

—Shooting -Mode Selection

A: Aperture-Priority Auto

In aperture-priority auto, you control aperture by rotating the command dial, while the camera automatically adjusts shutter-speed in the range 8 s– 1/2300 s to produce optimal exposure. Aperture varies in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 step).

Faster Shutter Speeds

For shutter speeds faster than 1/2000 s, choose an exposure mode of aperture- priority auto, select a smaller aperture (larger f/-number), and zoom the cam-

era all the way out. If lighting is sufficient, shutter speeds of up to 1/2300 s can be achieved.

Aperture and Zoom

The maximum and minimum values for aperture are the maximum and mini- mum values for the camera lens, adjusted for the current zoom setting. Higher f/-numbers (smaller apertures) can be achieved by zooming the camera in, lower f/-numbers (larger apertures) by zooming the camera out. Unless On is chosen for Fixed Aperture in the Zoom Options sub-menu ( 113), aper- ture will change as the camera is zoomed in or out. If, for example, you choose the second-highest aperture setting with the camera zoomed all the way out, the camera will vary the f/-number to maintain aperture at the sec- ond-highest setting for the current zoom position as you zoom the camera in.

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