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P/A/S/M EXPOSURE
EXPOSURE MODES
These 4 exposure modes allow extensive control over general photo taking. Programmed Auto P
gives carefree operation. Aperture Priority A and Shutter Priority S allow users to maximize exposures
in different cases. Manual Exposure M provides complete freedom in controlling the exposure.
When to use it
Options
Purpose
Programmed auto The camera will automatically set the Recommened in most situations.
shutter speed and aperture value for
best exposure.
Aperture priority
The user selects the aperture and the Recommended in controlling the depth of
field (makes the main subject stand out
(F3.37-F15)
camera sets the shutter speed.
from the surroundings).
Recommended to freeze the action of a
Shutter priority
The user selects the shutter speed
fast-moving subject or create a sense of
(1/2600s-8s)
and the camera sets the aperture.
motion for a slower-moving subject.
You have complete control of the
Manual exposure The user selects both the shutter
exposure.
speed and aperture.
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