Nikon D7000 D7000 User's Manual - Page 89

Mode S (Shutter-Priority Auto) In shutter-priority auto, you choose the shutter speed while the camera automatically selects the aperture that will produce the optimal exposure. Use slow shutter speeds to suggest motion by blurring moving subjects, fast shutter speeds to "freeze" motion. Fast shutter speed (1/1,600 s) To take photographs in shutter-priority auto: Slow shutter speed (1/6 s) 1 Rotate the mode dial to S. Mode dial # 2 Choose a shutter speed. While the exposure meters are on, rotate the main command dial to choose the desired shutter speed from "p" or values between 30 s and 1/8,000 s. Main command dial 3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. A See Also See page 306 for information on what to do if flashing "A" or "%" indicator appears in the shutter-speed displays. 69