Nikon D3000 D3000 User's Manual - Page 86
Mode P (Programmed Auto), Flexible Program, The Exposure Program
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Mode P (Programmed Auto) In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture 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. To take photographs in programmed auto: 1 Rotate the mode dial to P. Mode dial 2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot. A Flexible Program In mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the t command dial ("flexible program"). Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures (low f-numbers) that blur background details or fast shutter speeds that "freeze" motion. Rotate the dial to the left for small apertures (high f-numbers) that increase depth of Command dial field or slow shutter speeds that blur motion. All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, a U (R) indicator appears in the viewfinder and information display. 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. A The Exposure Program See page 178 for information on the built-in exposure program. 68