The mode dial – Nikon D610 User Manual
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The Mode Dial
The camera offers the modes
listed below. To choose a
mode, press the mode dial lock
release and rotate the mode
dial.
P, S, A, and M Modes
Select these modes for full control over camera settings.
• P—Programmed auto (
• S —Shutter-priority auto (
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• A—Aperture-priority auto (
• M—Manual (
Auto Modes
Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot
photography.
•
i Auto (0 35)
•
j Auto (flash off) (0 35)
Scene Modes (
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The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit
the selected scene. Match your selection to the
scene being photographed.
U1 and U2 Modes (
Store and recall customized shooting settings.
A
Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU (
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a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release.
Mode dial
Mode dial lock release