03 ESSENTIAL MODES AND SETTINGS

SHOOTING MODES

Rotate the Mode Dial to select a shooting mode.

Creative Zone:

  • P (Program AE): The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture based on metering info and current ISO.
  • Tv (Time Value, or Shutter Speed Priority): You set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture based on metering info and current ISO.
  • Av (Aperture Value, or Aperture Priority): You set the aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed based on metering info and current ISO. Range of available apertures depends on the attached lens.
  • M (Manual): You set ISO, shutter speed, and aperture.

Basic Zone:

  • A+ (Scene Intelligent Auto): The camera assesses the scene and sets the optimum settings automatically. It will even adjust ...

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