47Reference: P, S, A, and M Modes / Mode P (Programmed Auto)Flexible ProgramIn mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be se-lected by rotating the main command dial (“flexible program”). Rotate themain command dial to the right for large apertures (small f/-numbers) thatblur background details or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion. Rotatethe main command dial to the left for small apertures (large f/-numbers)that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. Allcombinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in ef-fect, a indicator appears in the control panel. To restore default shutterspeed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indi-cator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off.In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal ex-posure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations inwhich you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.To take photographs in programmed auto:1 Rotate the mode dial to P.2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.Mode P (Programmed Auto)The exposure program for mode P is given in the Appendix ( 139)./ s, f/8 / s, f/2.8(Large aperture)
