Nikon 8700 - Manual (Page 51)

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P: Programmed Auto
In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and ap-
erture according to the amount of light available, producing optimal exposure
in most situations. Adjustments to exposure can be made using exposure
compensation (
39) or exposure bracketing ( 99).
Flexible Program
In programmed auto, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture
can be selected by rotating the command dial (fl exible program). Each combi-
nation of shutter speed and aperture will produce the same exposure.
Restoring Default Values for Shutter Speed and Aperture
Default values for shutter speed and aperture can be restored by rotating the command
dial until the asterisk (“*”) is no longer displayed. Default values can also be restored
by selecting another exposure mode or turning the camera off.
Shutter speed and aperture shown in shooting dis-
play. Asterisk (“*”) appears when fl exible program
is in effect. Control panel shutter speed / aperture
display shows either shutter speed or aperture; press
button to switch from one to the other.
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