Nikon COOLPIX P510 User Manual - Page 83

More on Shooting Setting the Exposure for Shooting (j, k, l, m Modes) j, k, l, m Modes By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). Not only can you set the shutter speed and aperture value, you can also select a variety of advanced settings, such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A81). Mode Description Usage The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value j Programmed auto (A71) automatically for optimal exposure. Flexible program, which changes the combination of shutter speed and aperture Recommended for most situations. value with the same exposure, can be used (A71). Shutter- The user chooses the shutter k priority auto speed; the camera selects the (A72) aperture value automatically. Use to shoot fast moving subjects with a fast shutter speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a moving subject with a slow shutter speed. Aperture- The user chooses the aperture l priority auto value; the camera selects the (A73) shutter speed automatically. Use to blur the background or bring both the foreground and background into focus. m Manual (A74) The user controls both the shutter speed and aperture value. Use to control the exposure according to shooting requirements. Even when the mode dial is set to M (user setting mode), you can shoot in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). The setting combinations (user settings) that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in M (A108). C Functions Available in j, k, l and m Modes • The flash mode (A36) can be changed, and the self-timer (A39), focus mode (A40) and exposure compensation (A43) settings can be adjusted. • Press the d button to adjust the shooting menu (A81) settings. 69