Nikon Coolpix P300 - Manual (Page 74)

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