Controlling Exposure - Nikon COOLPIX 5400 Manual

Controlling Exposure

In (auto) and
speed and aperture to produce optimal exposure. In P, S, A, and M modes,
shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted to suit the user's creative intent.
Mode
Camera sets shutter speed and
aperture for best exposure. Flex-
P
ible program can be used to se-
Programmed
lect additional combinations of
auto
shutter speed and aperture that
will produce the same exposure.
S User chooses shutter speed;
Shutter-priority camera sets aperture for best
auto results.
A User chooses aperture; camera
Aperture-priority sets shutter-speed for best re-
auto sults.
M User controls both shutter speed
Manual and aperture.
48
(scene) modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter
How it works When to use it
Best choice in most situations.
High shutter speeds freeze ac-
tion. Low shutter speeds sug-
gest movement by blurring mov-
ing objects.
Large apertures (small f/-num-
bers) soften background details
and let more light into camera,
increasing range of fl ash. Small
apertures (large f/-numbers) in-
crease depth of fi eld, bringing
main subject and background
into focus.
Use when you want complete
control over exposure.