P, S, A, And M Modes - Nikon D5200 User Manual

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P, S, A, and M Modes

P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter
speed and aperture:
Mode
Programmed auto
P
(0 43)
Shutter-priority auto
S
(0 43)
Aperture-priority auto
A
t
(0 43)
M
Manual (0 43)
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Shutter Speed and Aperture
The same exposure can be achieved with different combinations of shutter speed and
aperture. Fast shutter speeds and large apertures freeze moving objects and soften
background details, while slow shutter speeds and small apertures blur moving objects and
bring out background details.
Fast shutter speed
1
( / s)
1600
42
Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure.
Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which
there is little time to adjust camera settings.
User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best
results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best
results. Use to blur background or bring both foreground and
background into focus.
User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of
"Bulb" and "Time" are available for long time-exposures of
fireworks or the night sky.
Shutter speed
Slow shutter speed
(1 s)
Description
Aperture
Large aperture (f/5.6)
(Remember, the higher the f-number, the
smaller the aperture.)
Small aperture (f/22)