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Shooting in W, X, V, and U Modes
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, X, V and U modes
The four exposure modes -- W (Programmed Auto), X (Shutter-priority auto), V
(Aperture-priority auto) and U (Manual) -- can be used in shooting by changing
the shooting mode. In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed, aperture
and ISO sensitivity yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced
settings such as changing the white balance in the shooting menu (
Mode
Description
W
Programmed auto
(A 52)
Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal
exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other
situations in which there is little time to adjust camera
settings. Flexible program, which changes the
combination of shutter speed and aperture, can be used
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X
Shutter-priority auto
(A 54)
User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for
best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
V
Aperture-priority auto
(A 56)
User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for
best results. Use to blur background or bring both
foreground and background into focus.
U
Manual (A 58)
User controls shutter speed, aperture and ISO sensitivity.