42Reference—P, S, A, and M ModesP: Programmed AutoIn this mode, the camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal ex-posure. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations inwhich little time is available for adjusting camera settings.1 Rotate the mode dial to P.2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.Flexible ProgramIn mode P, different combi na tions of shutter speedand ap er ture can be selected by rotating the com-mand dial (“flexible program”). All combinationspro duce the same exposure. While flexible programis in effect, a icon appears in the control panel. Torestore the default shutter speed and aperture, rotatethe command dial until the icon is no longer dis-played.
