Nikon Coolpix P5000 P5000 User's Manual - Page 51

P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. To take pictures in programmed auto: 1 2 1/125 F4.3 9 Rotate mode dial to P. 1/125 F4.3 9 Take pictures. Camera automatically compares distances to subjects in nine focus areas and sets focus and exposure for closest subject (B 76). C Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the command dial ("flexible program"). Rotate the command dial to the right for large apertures (small f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that "freeze" motion. Rotate the command dial to the left for small apertures (large fnumbers) that increase depth of field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk ("*") appears next to the mode indicator (P) in the monitor. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the camera off. 1/250 F4.3 9 P, S, A, and M Modes 39