Nikon D3400 Reference Manual - English - Page 122
P, S, A, and M Modes, Shutter Speed and Aperture
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P, S, A, and M Modes Shutter Speed and Aperture P, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of control over shutter speed and aperture: Mode Description Recommended for snapshots and in other P Programmed auto (0 99) situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. Camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. S Shutter-priority auto (0 101) Use to freeze or blur motion. User chooses shutter speed; camera selects aperture for best results. Aperture-priority A auto (0 103) Use to blur background or bring both foreground and background into focus. User chooses aperture; camera selects shutter speed for best results. M Manual (0 105) User controls both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to "Bulb" or "Time" for long time-exposures. 98 P, S, A, and M Modes