J, K, L, And M Modes (Setting The Exposure For Shooting) - Nikon VQA060AA Reference Manual

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for
Shooting)
In j, k, l, and m modes, you can set exposure
(combination of shutter speed and f-number)
according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can
achieve greater control when shooting images by
setting the shooting menu options (A116).
Shooting mode
j
Programmed auto
Shutter-priority
k
auto
Aperture-priority
l
auto
m
Manual
The allocations of the controls for setting the exposure can be changed using
Toggle Av/Tv selection in the setup menu (A113).
Shooting Features

j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)

You can let the camera adjust the shutter speed and f-number.
The combination of shutter speed and f-number can be
changed by rotating the command dial (flexible program).
While the flexible program is in effect, the A (flexible
program mark) is displayed on the upper left of the screen.
To cancel the flexible program, rotate the command dial in
the opposite direction than when you set it until the A is
no longer displayed, change the shooting mode, or turn
off the camera.
Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed. The camera
automatically determines the f-number.
Rotate the multi selector to set the f-number. The camera
automatically determines the shutter speed.
Set both the shutter speed and f-number. Rotate the
command dial to set the shutter speed. Rotate the multi
selector to set the f-number.
You can use the Bulb setting or Time setting to capture
images with a long time-exposure.
Command
dial
Multi
selector
46
Description
Flexible program is in effect.
1 / 2 5 0 1 / 2 5 0 F 5 . 6 F 5 . 6
Shutter speed
2 5 m 0 s 2 5 m 0 s
1 4 0 0 1 4 0 0
F-number