Nikon P3 - Manual (Page 43)

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Additional Shooting Options
Using Exposure Control
Two types of Exposure modes M (Programmed au-
to) and E (Aperture-priority auto) are available. M
and E modes also allow you to control ISO Sensitiv-
ity (P.45), white balance (P.46), and the options in
the Shooting menu (P.78).
M Programmed Auto
Flexible Program
• In M mode, different combinations of shutter speeds and
apertures can be selected by pressing the multi selector
right (Flexible program). Then, press the multi selector left
to decrease the shutter speed and right to increase the
shutter speed. While Flexible program is in effect, the
shutter speed and aperture are displayed in yellow (other-
wise, they are displayed in white).
• When returned to Shooting mode, an asterisk (“*”) appears next to M and the set values of the
shutter speed and aperture also appear.
• To deactivate Flexible program, press the multi selector left or right until the shutter speed and
aperture are displayed in white, or rotate the mode dial to a different setting. Turning the camera
off also deactivates Flexible program.
Mode Description When to use
M
Programmed
auto
Sets shutter speed and aperture
for optimal exposure. “Flexible
program” can be used to select
additional combinations of shut-
ter speeds and apertures that will
produce the correct exposure.
Recommended for most situa-
tions.
E
Aperture
priority auto
You select the aperture and the
camera sets the shutter speed
for the best exposure. Use to vividly capture the main
subject and background or to
soften the background details
Rotate mode dial to M. Frame picture, focus, and shoot.
F2.7 F2.7 1/60 1/60 120 120 F2.7 1/60 120
000
Exit Exit Exit
1/60 1/60 1/60 F2.7 F2.7 F2.7