P: Programmed Auto - Nikon D300 User Manual

P:
Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and
aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal
exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for
snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the
camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take
photographs in programmed auto:
1
Select exposure mode P.
Press the MODE button and rotate the
main command dial until
P
is displayed
in the viewfinder and control panel.
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2
Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
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Shutter speed:
'/320 S
Aperture: f/9
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