The Mode Dial - Nikon D7100 User Manual

The Mode Dial

The camera offers the modes
listed below. To choose a
mode, press the mode dial lock
release and rotate the mode
dial.
X
Special Effects Modes (0 177)
Use special effects during shooting.
U1 and U2 Modes (0 55)
Store and recall customized shooting settings.
A
Non-CPU Lenses
Non-CPU (0 295) lenses can be used only in modes A and M. Selecting another mode when
a non-CPU lens is attached disables the shutter release.
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Mode dial
Mode dial lock release
P, S, A, and M Modes
Select these modes for full control over camera settings.
• P—Programmed auto (0 48)
• S—Shutter-priority auto (0 49)
• A—Aperture-priority auto (0 50)
• M—Manual (0 51)
Auto Modes
Select these modes for simple, point-and-shoot
photography.
• i Auto (0 36)
Scene Modes (0 41)
The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the
selected scene. Match your selection to the scene being
photographed.
• j Auto (flash off) (0 36)