69More on ShootingSetting the Exposure for Shooting (j, k, l, m Modes)j, k, l, m ModesBy rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposuremodes: j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto),and m (Manual).Not only can you set the shutter speed and aperture value, you can also select avariety of advanced settings, such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balancein the shooting menu (A81).Even when the mode dial is set to M (user setting mode), you can shoot in j(Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m(Manual). The setting combinations (user settings) that are frequently used forshooting can be saved in M (A108).C Functions Available in j, k, l and m Modes• The flash mode (A36) can be changed, and the self-timer (A39), focus mode (A40) andexposure compensation (A43) settings can be adjusted.• Press the d button to adjust the shooting menu (A81) settings.Mode Description UsagejProgrammedauto(A71)The camera sets the shutterspeed and aperture valueautomatically for optimalexposure. Flexible program,which changes the combinationof shutter speed and aperturevalue with the same exposure,can be used (A71).Recommended for mostsituations.kShutter-priority auto(A72)The user chooses the shutterspeed; the camera selects theaperture value automatically.Use to shoot fast movingsubjects with a fast shutter speed,or use to emphasize themovements of a moving subjectwith a slow shutter speed.lAperture-priority auto(A73)The user chooses the aperturevalue; the camera selects theshutter speed automatically.Use to blur the background orbring both the foreground andbackground into focus.m Manual(A74)The user controls both theshutter speed and aperture value.Use to control the exposureaccording to shootingrequirements.
