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ESSENTIAL MODES AND SETTINGS

SHOOTING MODES

Turn the Mode dial to select the Shooting mode.

Auto (Intelligent Auto): Automatically selects camera settings based on scene recognition.

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

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

S (Shutter Speed Priority): You set the shutter speed and the camera sets the aperture based on metering info and current ISO.

M (Manual Exposure): You set both shutter speed and aperture to create the desired exposure.

1–3 (Memory Recall): Allows you to shoot after recalling often-used modes or pre-registered ...

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