User's Manual

P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of

control over shutter speed and aperture.

Choosing a Mode

Mode Description

Programmed auto (0 73): 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.

Shutter-priority auto (0 74): User chooses shutter speed; camera

selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.

Aperture-priority auto (0 75): User chooses aperture; camera

selects shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background

or bring both foreground and background into focus.

Manual (0 76): User controls both shutter speed and aperture.

Set shutter speed to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for long time-

exposures.

A Lens Types

When using a CPU lens equipped with an aperture ring (0 280), lock

the aperture ring at the minimum aperture (highest f-number). Type G

and E lenses are not equipped with an aperture ring.

Non-CPU lenses can only be used in mode M (manual), when aperture

can only be adjusted using the lens aperture ring. Selecting any other

mode disables the shutter release. For more information, see

“Compatible Lenses” (0 279).