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Shoot pictures using A, B, C and D
Shoot pictures using A, B, C and D
A, B, C, D mode
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). In addition to allowing you to set the shutter speed and aperture
yourself, these modes offer control over a variety of advanced settings such as
changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A121).
Settings that are frequently used for A, B, C and D shooting mode can be
registered in mode dial E or F. Rotating the mode dial to E or F enables
you to shoot using those settings that are frequently used (A58).
Mode Description Usage
A
Programmed
auto (A52)
Camera sets shutter speed and
aperture for optimal exposure.
Flexible program, which changes
the combination of shutter speed
and aperture, can be used (A52).
Recommended for most
situations.
B
Shutter-
priority auto
(A53)
Camera selects aperture
according to the shutter speed
set for best results.
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
(A54)
Camera selects shutter speed
according to the aperture set for
best results.
Use to blur background or bring
both foreground and
background into focus.
D Manual (A55)
User controls both shutter speed
and aperture.
Use to control exposure
according to shooting
requirements.