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Shoot pictures using

A, B, C and D

A, B, C, D mode

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). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture

yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as
changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (

A121).

Settings that are frequently used for

A, B, C and D shooting mode can be

registered in mode dial

E or F. Rotating the mode dial to E or F enables

you to shoot using those settings that are frequently used (

A58).

Mode

Description

Usage

A

Programmed
auto (A52)

Camera sets shutter speed and
aperture for optimal exposure.
Flexible program, which changes
the combination of shutter speed
and aperture, can be used (

A52).

Recommended for most
situations.

B

Shutter-
priority auto
(A53)

Camera selects aperture
according to the shutter speed
set for best results.

Use to shoot fast moving
subjects using a fast shutter
speed, or use to emphasize the
movements of a moving subject
using a slow shutter speed.

C

Aperture-
priority auto
(A54)

Camera selects shutter speed
according to the aperture set for
best results.

Use to blur background or bring
both foreground and
background into focus.

D Manual (A55)

User controls both shutter speed
and aperture.

Use to control exposure
according to shooting
requirements.