Nikon 25446B D90 User's Manual - Page 100

Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. Mode dial t 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. A Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial ("flexible program"). Rotate the main command dial to the right for large apertures (small fnumbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that "freeze" motion. Rotate the main command dial to the left for small apertures (large f-numbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, a U indicator appears in the control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. Main command dial A See Also See page 263 for information on the built-in exposure program. 80