Nikon 880 - Manual (Page 75)

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Operating Mode/
Exposure Mode
(CSM)
P
Programmed auto
How It Works
Camera sets shutter speed and
aperture for best exposure
When to Use It
Best for general use and snapshots
A
Aperture-priority
auto
User chooses aperture from
maximum and minimum set-
tings; camera sets shutter
speed for best exposure
Large aperture (small f number) softens back-
ground details and lets more light into camera,
increasing range of flash and making photos less
susceptible to blurring; small aperture (large f
number) increases depth of field, bringing both
main subject and background into focus
M
Manual
User sets shutter speed and
chooses aperture from maxi-
mum and minimum settings
Use when you want complete control over
exposure. Choose high shutter speeds to
freeze action, low shutter speeds to suggest
movement by blurring moving objects. Aper-
ture is set as above.
Adjusting Exposure: A and M Modes
Exposure Modes
Exposure mode can be chosen by setting the mode dial to P, A, or M, or by turning the mode dial to
CSM and choosing the exposure mode from the EXPOSURE OPTIONS > Exposure Mode sub-
menu (
98). The following modes are available: