Owner's Manual

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P: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and
aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal
exposure in most situations.
A Flexible Program
In exposure mode P, different combinations of
shutter speed and aperture can be selected by
rotating the main command dial while the
exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures
(low f-numbers) that blur background details or
fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.
Rotate
the dial to the left for small apertures (high f-
numbers) that increase depth of field or slow
shutter speeds that blur motion.
All
combinations produce the same exposure.
While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk
(“U”) appears in the top control panel. To restore default shutter speed
and aperture settings, rotate the dial until the asterisk is no longer
displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.
A See Also
See page 357 for information on the built-in exposure program.
For
information on activating the exposure meters, see “The Standby Timer
(Viewfinder Photography)” on page 41.
Main command dial