Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 50)

More on Photography
40
Exposure Mode (Shooting Modes and Only)
In (auto) and scene modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed
and aperture to produce optimal exposure. In shooting modes (Custom
1) and (Custom 2), a choice of four exposure modes gives the user direct
control over shutter speed and aperture.
Mode How it works
M
Manual
User controls both shutter speed
and aperture. Use for complete control over
exposure.
P
Programmed
auto
Camera sets shutter speed and
aperture for optimal exposure.
Flexible program can be used to
select additional combinations of
shutter speed and aperture that
will produce the same exposure. Recommended for most situa-
tions.
A
Aperture-
priority auto
User chooses aperture: camera
sets shutter speed for best re-
sults.
Large apertures (small f/-num-
bers) soften background details
and let more light into camera,
increasing range of fl ash. Small
apertures (large f/-numbers) in-
crease depth of fi eld, bringing
main subject and background
into focus.
When to use it
S
Shutter-
priority auto
User chooses shutter speed: cam-
era sets aperture for best results.
High shutter speeds freeze mo-
tion. Low shutter speeds sug-
gest movement by blurring mov-
ing objects.
To choose the exposure mode:
* If User setting has not been assigned to button ( 132), shooting mode can be
selected in shooting menu ( 88).
2
Select exposure mode.
F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/125 125 1/125 15 15 15
8M 8M 8M
1
Select shooting mode or . *
F5.6 F5.6 F5.6 1/125 125 1/125 15 15 15
8M 8M 8M