40 Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes/Mode P (Programmed Auto)Mode P (Programmed Auto)In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimalexposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situationsin which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.To take photographs in programmed auto:Flexible ProgramIn mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can beselected by rotating the command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate thecommand dial to the right for large apertures (small f-/numbers) that blurbackground details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotate thecommand dial to the left for small apertures (large f/-numbers) thatincrease depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. All com-binations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect,a indicator appears in the viewfinder. To restore default shutter speedand aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is nolonger displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.1 Rotate the mode dial to P.2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
