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Doing more with your camera
P, A, S, and M modes
Use these modes when you want more control over your camera and pictures.
NOTE: Settings you change in P, A, S, or M modes apply only to pictures taken in those modes. The settings,
including Flash, are maintained for P, A, S, and M modes—even when you change modes or turn off
the camera. Use Reset Camera (
) to reset P, A, S, or M mode to its default setting.
Mode
When to use
Press Jog dial to control
Program mode offers the ease of auto shooting
with full access to all menu options. The camera
automatically sets the shutter speed and
aperture (f-stop) based on the scene lighting.
Exposure compensation (how
much light enters the camera),
flash compensation, and ISO
speed
Use Aperture Priority mode to control depth of
field (the range of sharpness). The aperture
setting may be affected by optical zoom.
Aperture, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
Shutter Priority mode is primarily used to
prevent blur when your subject is moving. The
camera automatically sets the aperture for
proper exposure. (To prevent blur, use a tripod
for slow shutter speeds.)
Shutter speed, exposure
compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
Manual mode offers the highest level of creative
control. (To prevent blur, use a tripod for slow
shutter speeds.)
Aperture, shutter speed, flash
compensation, and ISO speed
Program
Aperture
Priority
Shutter
Priority
Manual
Jog dial:
• Turn to access a setting.
• Press to unlock the setting.
• Turn to edit the setting.
• Press to lock the setting.