Nikon P5000 - Manual (Page 51)

P, S, A, and M Modes
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P: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for
optimal exposure. To take pictures in programmed auto:
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Rotate mode dial to P. Take pictures. Camera automatically
compares distances to subjects in nine
focus areas and sets focus and exposure
for closest subject ( B 76).
C
Flexible Program
In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and
aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial
(“flexible program”). Rotate the command dial to the right
for large apertures (small f-numbers) that blur background
details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate
the command dial to the left for small apertures (large 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 aster-
isk (“*”) appears next to the mode indicator (P) in the moni-
tor. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings,
rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer dis-
played, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.
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