Shoot Pictures Using A, B, C, D, E And F; A, B, C, D Modes - Nikon COOLPIX P90 User Manual

Shoot pictures using A, B, C, D, E and F

A, B, C, D modes

By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure
modes: A (programmed auto), B (shutter-priority auto), C (aperture-priority auto),
and D (manual). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture
yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as
changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A105).
Mode
Programmed
A
auto
(A62)
Shutter-
B
priority auto
(A63)
Aperture-
C
priority auto
(A64)
Manual
D
(A65)
Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting modes can be saved
in mode dial E or F. Rotating the mode dial to E or F enables you to shoot
pictures using the saved settings that are used frequently (A68).
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Description
Camera sets the shutter speed
and aperture automatically for
optimal exposure. Flexible
program, which changes the
combination of shutter speed
and aperture, can be used
(A62).
User chooses shutter speed;
camera selects aperture for best
results.
User chooses aperture; camera
selects shutter speed for best
results.
User controls both shutter speed
and aperture.
Usage
Recommended for most
situations.
Use to shoot fast moving
subjects using a fast shutter
speed, or use to emphasize the
movements of a moving subject
using a slow shutter speed.
Use to blur background or bring
both foreground and
background into focus.
Use to control exposure
according to shooting
requirements.