The Mode Dial
Use the mode dial to choose a shooting mode. Choose whether to adjust shutter speed and/or aperture manually or leave the camera in charge.
Using the Mode Dial
Press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial to choose from the following
modes:
|
Mode |
Description |
|
|---|---|---|
|
b |
Auto |
A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings ( Taking Photographs (b Mode) , Recording Movies (b Mode) ). |
|
P |
Programmed auto |
The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. |
|
S |
Shutter-priority auto |
You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture for best results. |
|
A |
Aperture-priority auto |
You choose the aperture; the camera selects the shutter speed for best results. |
|
M |
Manual |
You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long time-exposures. |
|
U1/U2 |
User settings modes |
Assign frequently-used settings to these positions. The settings can be recalled simply by rotating the mode dial. |
|
EFCT |
Special effects mode |
Take pictures with added special effects. |