Shooting Controls

Question 1

Auto

Answer 1

a “point and shoot” mode in which the camera sets exposure and hue

Question 2

P: Programmed auto

Answer 2

The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snap shots and other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.

Different combos of shutter speed and aperture that produce the same exposure can be selected by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program indicator () is in effect. To reset default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the () is gone, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.

Question 3

S: Shutter-priority auto

Answer 3

You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture to produce the optimal exposure. Use to freeze or blur motion.

To choose a shutter speed, rotate the main command dial. Speeds between 30 s - 1/8000 s, or set at “x200”, or held open indefinitely for long time exposures.

Question 4

A: Aperture-priority auto

Answer 4

You choose the aperture; the camera selects the shutter speed for optimal exposure. Use to blur backgrounds or bring both foreground and background into focus.

To choose an aperture, rotate the sub-command dial.

Question 5

M: Manual

Answer 5

You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long time exposures.

Rotate the main command dial to change shutter speed and the sub-command dial to set aperture. Use the exposure indicators to check exposure.

Question 6

U1, U2, U3 User settings mode

Answer 6

Assign frequently used settings to these positions for quick recall.

Saving User Settings:

1. Select a mode. Rotate the mode dial to the desired mode.
2. Adjust settings. Chose a focal point and make the desired adjustments to flexible program (mode P), shutter speed (modes S & M), exposure and flash compensation, aperture (modes A & M), and settings in the photo shooting, moving shooting, and Custom Settings menu.
3. Select Save User Settings. Highlight save user settings in the setup menu and press the wheel right.
4. Select a position. Highlight save to U1, U2, or U3 and press the wheel to the right.
5. Save user settings. Highlight save settings and press OK to assign the settings selected in steps 1 and 2 to the mode dial position selected in step 4.

Question 7

Flexible program

Answer 7

In P mode, different combos of shutter speed and aperture that produce the same exposure can be selected by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”). While flexible program is in effect, a flexible program indicator () is in effect. To reset default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the () is gone, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.

Question 8

Exposure indicators

Answer 8

The exposure indicators show whether a photo would be over- or underexposed at the current settings.

Depending on the option chosen for Custom Setting b1 (EV steps for exposure control), the amount of under- or overexposure is shown in increments of 1/3 or 1/2 EV. If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.

Question 9

Auto ISO sensitivity control (mode M)

Answer 9

If Auto ISO Sensitivity Control is enabled, ISO sensitivity will automatically be adjusted for optimal exposure at the selected shutter speed and aperture.