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Setting the Exposure for Shooting (A, B, C, D Modes)
A, B, C, D Modes
By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure
modes: A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto),
and D (Manual). Not only you can set the shutter speed and aperture value
yourself, but you can also select a variety of advanced settings, such as changing
the ISO sensitivity and white balance with the quick menu dial (A10, 67).
Even when the mode dial is set to E, F or N (user setting mode), you can
shoot in A (Programmed auto), B (Shutter-priority auto), C (Aperture-priority auto)
or D (Manual). The setting combinations (user settings) that are frequently used for
shooting can be saved in E, F and N (A112).
C Functions Available in A, B, C and D Modes
• The flash mode (A32) can be changed, and the self-timer (A35), focus mode (A40), AF area
mode (A84) and exposure compensation (A43) settings can be adjusted.
• Rotate the quick menu dial and press the quick menu button to set the quick menu (A10, 67).
• Press the d button to adjust the shooting menu (A90) settings.
C Built-in ND Filter
When the subject is too bright, set Built-in ND filter (A184) in the setup menu (A167) to reduce
the light and shoot.
Mode Description Usage
A
Programmed
auto
(A62)
The camera sets the shutter
speed and aperture value
automatically for optimal
exposure. Flexible program,
which changes the combination
of shutter speed and aperture
value, can be used (A62).
Recommended for most
situations.
B
Shutter-
priority auto
(A63)
The user chooses the shutter
speed; the camera selects the
aperture value automatically.
Use to shoot fast moving
subjects using a fast shutter
speed, or use to emphasize the
movements of a moving subject
using a slow shutter speed.
C
Aperture-
priority auto
(A64)
The user chooses the aperture
value; the camera selects the
shutter speed automatically.
Use to blur the background or
bring both the foreground and
background into focus.
D
Manual
(A65)
The user controls both the
shutter speed and aperture value.
Use to control the exposure
according to shooting
requirements.