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Aperture
Priority
Controlling aperture, exposure compensation, flash
compensation, and ISO speed. Aperture priority mode is
primarily used to control depth of field (the range of sharpness).
NOTE: The aperture setting may be affected when using optical
zoom. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C
mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to change other
settings.
Shutter
Priority
Controlling the shutter speed, ISO speed, and exposure
compensation. The camera automatically sets the aperture for
proper exposure. Shutter priority mode is primarily used to
prevent blur when your subject is moving. To prevent camera
shake, use a tripod for slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to
select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the
Menu button to change other settings.
Manual Enjoying the highest level of creative control. You set the
aperture, shutter speed and ISO speed. Exposure compensation
acts as an exposure meter, recommending the proper
combination of aperture and shutter speed to produce an
acceptable exposure. To prevent camera shake, use a tripod for
slow shutter speeds. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P,
A, S, M, and C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to
change other settings.
Custom The “user-created” mode. For applying P, A, S, & M plus any
Custom settings (exposure compensation, flash compensation,
ISO speed) which are saved independent of other camera
settings. Use the jog dial to select settings. (See P, A, S, M, and
C mode, page 14.) Press the Menu button to choose a capture
mode. (See Custom Exposure Mode, page 21.) Press the Menu
button to change other settings.
Favorites Viewing your favorites. (See page 40.)
Video Capturing video with sound. (See page 9.)
Use this mode For