Nikon COOLPIX 5000 Manual page 104

The following options are available:
Option
Camera sets shutter speed
and aperture for best expo-
sure. Flexible program can be
Programmed used to select additional com-
auto binations of shutter speed and
aperture that will produce the
same exposure.
User chooses shutter speed;
Shutter- camera sets aperture for best
priority auto exposure.
User chooses aperture; cam-
Aperture- era sets shutter speed for best
priority auto exposure.
User chooses both shutter
Manual speed and aperture.
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How it works When to use it
Best choice in most circum-
stances.
High shutter speeds freeze
action. Low shutter speeds
suggest movement by blurring
moving objects.
Large apertures (small f/-num-
bers) soften background de-
tails and let more light into
camera, increasing range of
flash. Small apertures (large f/
-numbers) increase depth of
field, bringing main subject
and background into focus.
Use when you want complete
control over exposure.