Principle functions of the controls, For shooting – Nikon P520 User Manual
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The Camera Body
Parts of the C
amera and
M
ain Fu
nctions
Principle Functions of the Controls
For Shooting
Control
Main Function
A
Mode dial
Change the shooting mode.
Zoom control
Rotate toward
g (i) (telephoto zoom position)
to zoom in, and rotate toward
f (h) (wide-
angle position) to zoom out.
Rotary multi selector
• While the shooting screen is displayed:
Display the setting screen for
m (flash mode)
by pressing up (
H), for n (self-timer/smile
timer) by pressing left (
J), for p (focus mode)
by pressing down (
I) and for o (exposure
compensation) by pressing right (
K).
• When the shooting mode is
l or m:
Rotate the rotary multi selector to set the aperture
value.
• While the setting screen is displayed:
Select items using
H, I, J or K, or by
rotating the rotary multi selector; apply the
selection by pressing the
k button.
Command dial
• When the shooting mode is
j:
Set the flexible program.
• When the shooting mode is
k or m:
Set the shutter speed.
• While the setting screen is displayed: Select
an item.
d (menu) button
Display and hide the menu.
Shutter-release button
When pressed halfway (i.e., if you stop pressing
when you feel resistance slightly): Set focus and
exposure.
When pressed all the way (i.e., if you press the
button all the way): Release the shutter.