Nikon 5000 - Manual (Page 105)

Taking Photographs—Advanced Photography
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Programmed Auto
In programmed auto, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and
aperture according to the amount of light available, producing optimal expo-
sures in most situations. Adjustments to exposure can be made using expo-
sure compensation (
85) or exposure bracketing ( 124).
Flexible Program
When User Set 1, 2, or 3 is selected, different combinations of shutter speed
and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial. Each combina-
tion of shutter speed and aperture will produce the same exposure.
Values for shutter speed and aper-
ture are displayed in monitor. As-
terisk (“*”) appears next to expo-
sure-mode indicator in control
panel and monitor to indicate that
flexible program is in effect.
Rotate
Flexible Program
Flexible program is only available when the monitor is on.
The Control Panel Shutter-Speed/Aperture Display
The shutter-speed/aperture display in the control
panel shows either shutter speed or aperture. To
switch from one to the other, press the
button.
Restoring Default Programmed Auto Exposure
The default values for shutter speed and aperture can be restored by rotating
the command dial until the asterisk (“*”) is no longer displayed next to the
exposure-mode indicator. Default values are also restored when another User
Set is selected, the mode selector is set to
(playback mode), another expo-
sure mode is selected, or the camera is turned off.