Nikon P7000 - Manual (Page 74)

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Setting the Exposure for Shooting (
A, B, C, D Modes)
A, B, C, D Modes
By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure
modes:
A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto),
and
D (Manual). Not only you can set the shutter speed and aperture value
yourself, but you can also select a variety of advanced settings, such as changing
the ISO sensitivity and white balance with the quick menu dial (
A10, 67).
Even when the mode dial is set to
E, F or N (user setting mode), you can
shoot in
A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto)
or D (Manual). The setting combinations (user settings) that are frequently used for
shooting can be saved in
E, F and N (A112).
C
Functions Available in A, B, C and D Modes
• The flash mode ( A32) can be changed, and the self-timer (A35), focus mode (A40), AF area
mode ( A84) and exposure compensation (A43) settings can be adjusted.
• Rotate the quick menu dial and press the quick menu button to set the quick menu ( A10, 67).
• Press the d button to adjust the shooting menu (A90) settings.
C
Built-in ND Filter
When the subject is too bright, set Built-in ND filter ( A184) in the setup menu (A167) to reduce
the light and shoot.
Mode Description Usage
A
Programmed
auto
(
A62)
The camera sets the shutter
speed and aperture value
automatically for optimal
exposure. Flexible program,
which changes the combination
of shutter speed and aperture
value, can be used (
A62).
Recommended for most
situations.
B
Shutter-
priority auto
(
A63)
The user chooses the shutter
speed; the camera selects the
aperture value automatically.
Use to shoot fast moving
subjects using a fast shutter
speed, or use to emphasize the
movements of a moving subject
using a slow shutter speed.
C
Aperture-
priority auto
(
A64)
The user chooses the aperture
value; the camera selects the
shutter speed automatically. Use to blur the background or
bring both the foreground and
background into focus.
D
Manual
(
A65)
The user controls both the
shutter speed and aperture value.
Use to control the exposure
according to shooting
requirements.