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P MODE A MODE
In A mode (aperture priority), you select the aperture and the cam-
era automatically sets the shutter speed required for proper
exposure. Set the camera to A mode when you want to control the
range of focus (depth-of-field) in an image.
1. While pressing the exposure-
mode dial lock-release button,
turn the exposure-mode dial to
A.
• A appears in the naviga-
tion display.
• appears in the viewfind-
er, next to the aperture
display, indicating that the
aperture can be changed.
2. Turn either control dial to
select the aperture.
• The aperture setting changes in 1/2
or 1/3 EV increments depending on
the position of the exposure compen-
sation dial. See page 77.
P
A
A
/P
/P
S
S
Mode
After the AE system has been activated, you can change the shutter
speed or aperture selected by the camera. Creative program remains
active until the display disappears.
Turn the front control
dial to change the
shutter speed.
• Aperture is adjusted
automatically.
Turn the rear control
dial to change the
aperture.
• Shutter speed is adjust-
ed automatically.
While the aperture/shutter speed are displayed in P mode…
• The aperture and shutter speed change in 1/2 or 1/3 EV increments
depending on the position of the exposure compensation dial.
• Flash can not be used with the P
A and PS modes.
-Built-in and accessory flashes will not fire when the P
A and PS
modes are active.
-P
A and Ps modes can not be selected when the built-in flash is
up or the accessory flash is on.
• To cancel P
A / Ps mode, press the exposure-mode dial lock-release
button. It will also be cancelled 5 seconds after the display disap-
pears, or immediately when the built-in flash is raised.
When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will
fire each time the shutter is released. The camera’s automatic flash
metering system will ensure proper exposure.
• Make sure your subject is within the flash range (p. 32).
P-Mode Flash
EXPOSURE