Nikon D500 - Manual (Page 156)

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To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture
when adjusting exposure, press the
I button and rotate the
main command dial until the desired option appears in the
control panel.
Exposure Mode
I button Main command
dial
Control panel
Mode Description
e
Programmed auto ( 0 132): 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.
f
Shutter-priority auto ( 0 133): User chooses shutter speed; camera
selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
g
Aperture-priority auto ( 0 134): User chooses aperture; camera
selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background
or bring both foreground and background into focus.
h
Manual ( 0 135): User controls both shutter speed and aperture.
Set shutter speed to Bulb ( A) or Time (%) for long time-
exposures.