Nikon P6000 - Manual (Page 64)

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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.