Shooting Controls; The Mode Dial - Nikon Z 50 Reference Manual

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Shooting Controls

This chapter describes controls that can be used during

Rotate the mode dial to

choose from the following

• b Auto: A "point-and-shoot"

mode in which the camera

sets exposure and hue

• P Programmed auto: The 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

• S Shutter-priority auto: You choose the shutter speed; the camera

selects the aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur

• A Aperture-priority auto: You choose the aperture; the camera

selects the shutter speed for best results. Use to blur

backgrounds or bring both foreground and background into

• M Manual: You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set

shutter speed to "bulb" or "time" for long time-exposures.

• EFCT Special effects: Take pictures with added special effects.

• U1/U2 User settings modes: Assign frequently-used settings to

these positions for quick recall.

• SCN Scene: Use for subjects of a selected type.

Shooting Controls