Nikon Z 6 Users Manual for customers in the Americas - Page 90

Shooting Controls This chapter describes controls that can be used during shooting. The Mode Dial Press the mode dial lock Mode dial release and rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes: • b Auto: A "point-and-shoot" mode in which the camera sets exposure and hue (0 41, 45). Mode dial lock release • P Programmed auto: The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Recommended for snapshots and in other situations in which there is little time to adjust camera settings. • S Shutter-priority auto: You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture for best results. Use to freeze or blur motion. • A Aperture-priority auto: You choose the aperture; the camera selects the shutter speed for best results. Use to blur backgrounds or bring both foreground and background into focus. • M Manual: You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to "bulb" or "time" for long time-exposures. • U1, U2, U3 User settings modes: Assign frequently-used settings to these positions for quick recall. 72 Shooting Controls