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ESSENTIAL MODES AND SETTINGS

images EXPOSURE MODES

Press the MODE button and rotate the Main Command dial.

P (Programmed Auto): Camera sets shutter speed and aperture based on metering info and current ISO.

S (Shutter Speed Priority): You set shutter speed and camera sets aperture based on metering info and current ISO. Shutter speed can be set between 30 sec.–1/8000 sec.

A (Aperture Priority): You set aperture and camera sets shutter speed based on metering info and current ISO. Range of apertures depends on the lens.

M (Manual): You set both shutter speed and aperture. Can set shutter speed to Bulb mode for long exposures.

METERING MODES ...

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