Nikon D200 D200 User's Manual - Page 73

P: Programmed Auto In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program ( 195) for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. Adjustments can be made using flexible program, exposure compensation ( 72), and auto exposure bracketing ( 73). Programmed auto is only available with CPU lenses. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Press the button and rotate the main com- mand dial until P is displayed in the viewfinder and control panel. 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. Reference-Exposure Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial ("flexible program"). All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk ("*") appears next to the exposure-mode indicator in the control panel. To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the main command dial until the indicator is no longer displayed. Default settings can also be restored by turning the camera off, selecting another exposure mode, performing a two-button reset ( 97), or choosing another setting for Custom Setting b3 (EV Step; 154). Non-CPU Lenses Exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached. The exposure mode indicator (P) will blink in the control panel and A will be displayed in the viewfinder. For more information, see "Aperture-Priority Auto" ( 66). Exposure Warning If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indicators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder: Indicator Description Subject too bright. Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower ISO sensitivity ( 33). Subject too dark. Use flash or raise ISO sensitivity ( 33). 63