Nikon Coolpix 8800 User Manual - Page 56

P SA M Controlling Exposure: P, S, A, and M Modes In (auto) and scene modes, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture to produce optimal exposure. In P, S, A, and M modes, shutter speed and aperture can be adjusted to suit the user's creative intent. P, S, A, and M modes also give the user control over sensitivity (ISO equivalency; 52), white balance ( 54), manual focus ( 57), and the options in the shooting menu ( 85). Mode How it works When to use it Camera sets shutter speed and ap- P Programmed auto erture for optimal exposure. Flexible program can be used to select additional combinations of shutter speed and aperture that will pro- Recommended for most situations. duce the same exposure. S Shutterpriority auto User chooses shutter speed: camera sets aperture for best results. High shutter speeds freeze motion. Low shutter speeds suggest movement by blurring moving objects. Large apertures (small f/-numbers) soften background details and let A Aperturepriority auto User chooses aperture: camera shutter speed for best results. sets more light into camera, increasing range of flash. Small apertures (large f/-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing main subject and background into focus. M User controls both shutter speed Use for complete control over ex- Manual and aperture. posure. More on Photography 46