Reference Manual

75Shooting Controls
Shooting Controls
This chapter describes controls that can be used during
shooting.
Rotate the mode dial to
choose from the following
modes:
• b Auto: A “point-and-shoot”
mode in which the camera
sets exposure and hue
(0 40, 44).
• P Programmed auto: The 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.
• S Shutter-priority auto: You choose the shutter speed; the camera
selects the aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur
motion.
• A Aperture-priority auto: You choose the aperture; the camera
selects the shutter speed for best results. Use to blur
backgrounds or bring both foreground and background into
focus.
• MManual: You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set
shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long time-exposures.
• EFCT Special effects: Take pictures with added special effects.
• U1/U2 User settings modes: Assign frequently-used settings to
these positions for quick recall.
• SCN Scene: Use for subjects of a selected type.
The Mode Dial
Mode dial