Nikon D2HS D2Hs User's Manual - Page 98

Taking Photographs-Exposure P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program (see below) 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. Adjustments can be made using flexible program, exposure compensation ( 95), and auto exposure bracketing ( 96). Programmed auto is only available with CPU lenses. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Press the button and rotate the main command dial until P is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Non-CPU Lenses Exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached. The exposure mode indicator (P) in the top control panel will blink and A will be displayed in the viewfinder. For more information, see "Aperture-Priority Auto" ( 88). Exposure Warning If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description Subject too bright. Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 50). Subject too dark. Use optional Speedlight or raise sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 50). 84