Nikon 5000 - Manual (Page 103)

Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography
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Controlling Shutter Speed and Aperture: Exposure Mode
When User Set A is selected, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed
and aperture to produce optimal exposure. In User Sets 1, 2, and 3, you can
choose from four exposure modes that give you direct control over shutter
speed and aperture. To choose the exposure mode, rotate the command dial
while pressing the
button.
E x p o s u r e m o d e
displayed in con-
t r o l p a n e l a n d
monitor
Press while rotating
command dial
+
The Button ( 149)
By default, the button can be used to choose a User Set without access-
ing the camera menus. Press the button while rotating the command dial.
The selected User Set will be displayed in the top left corner of the monitor
(User Sets 1, 2, and 3 only), and in the control panel shutter-speed/aperture
display while the
button is pressed.