Nikon Coolpix P90 - Manual (Page 72)

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Shoot pictures using
A, B, C, D, E and F
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). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture
yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as
changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (
A105).
Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting modes can be saved
in mode dial
E or F. Rotating the mode dial to E or F enables you to shoot
pictures using the saved settings that are used frequently ( A68).
Mode Description Usage
A
Programmed
auto
(
A62)
Camera sets the shutter speed
and aperture automatically for
optimal exposure. Flexible
program, which changes the
combination of shutter speed
and aperture, can be used
(
A62).
Recommended for most
situations.
B
Shutter-
priority auto
(
A63)
User chooses shutter speed;
camera selects aperture for best
results.
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)
User chooses aperture; camera
selects shutter speed for best
results. Use to blur background or bring
both foreground and
background into focus.
D
Manual
(
A65)
User controls both shutter speed
and aperture.
Use to control exposure
according to shooting
requirements.