Exposure Mode - Nikon 1541 User Manual

Exposure Mode

To determine how the
camera sets shutter speed
and aperture when adjusting
exposure, press the I (Q)
button and rotate the main
command dial until the
desired option appears in the
top control panel.
Mode
Programmed auto (0 127): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture
e
for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other
situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings.
Shutter-priority auto (0 128): User chooses shutter speed; camera
f
selects aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion.
Aperture-priority auto (0 129): User chooses aperture; camera selects
g
shutter speed for best results. Use to blur background or bring
both foreground and background into focus.
Manual (0 130): User controls both shutter speed and aperture.
h
Set shutter speed to Bulb (A) or Time (%) for long time-
exposures.
I (Q) button
Main command dial
Description
Z
125