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Modes [P], [S], [A], and M can be selected via adjustments to shutter speed and/or aperture. In auto mode, you can let the camera adjust settings to suit the scene ([AUTO]) or choose the scene yourself.


Mode [P]: Program AE

Let the camera choose shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. Other values that produce the same exposure can be selected with program shift.

Setting
A Auto mode selector lever v
B Shutter speed [A] (auto)
C Aperture [A] (auto)

Confirm that [P] appears in the display.

If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed and aperture displays will show “–––”.

Program Shift

If desired, you can rotate the rear command dial to select other combinations of shutter speed and aperture without altering exposure (program shift).

Shutter speed

Aperture

Program shift is not available in any of the following circumstances:

  • With flash units that support TTL auto
  • When a flash mode other than D is selected for F[FLASH SETTING] > [FLASH FUNCTION SETTING]
  • When an auto option is selected for H[IMAGE QUALITY SETTING] > [DYNAMIC RANGE]
  • In movie mode

To cancel program shift, turn the camera off.

Mode [S]: Shutter-Priority AE

Choose a shutter speed and let the camera adjust aperture for optimal exposure.

Setting
A Auto mode selector lever v
B Shutter speed User-selected
C Aperture [A] (auto)

Confirm that [S] appears in the display.

If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected shutter speed, aperture will be displayed in red.

If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the aperture display will show “–––”.

At settings other than [180X], shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by rotating the rear command dial.

Shutter speed can be adjusted while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Time ([T])

Rotate the shutter speed dial to [T] (time) to choose slow shutter speeds for long time-exposures. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure.

  1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to [T].

  2. Rotate the rear command dial to choose a shutter speed.

  3. Press the shutter button all the way down to take a picture at the selected shutter speed. At speeds of 1 s or slower, a count-down timer will be displayed while the exposure is in progress.

To reduce “noise” (mottling) in long time-exposures, select [ON] for H[IMAGE QUALITY SETTING] > [LONG EXPOSURE NR]. Note that this may increase the time needed to record images after shooting.

Bulb ([B])

Select a shutter speed of [B] (bulb) for long time-exposures in which you open and close the shutter manually. Use of a tripod is recommended to prevent the camera moving during the exposure.

  1. Rotate the shutter speed dial to [B].

  2. Press the shutter button all the way down. The shutter will remain open for up to 60 minutes while the shutter button is pressed; the display shows the time elapsed since the exposure started.

Selecting an aperture of [A] fixes shutter speed at 30 s.

To reduce “noise” (mottling) in long time-exposures, select [ON] for H[IMAGE QUALITY SETTING] > [LONG EXPOSURE NR]. Note that this may increase the time needed to record images after shooting.

Using a Remote Release

A remote release can be used for long time-exposures. When using an optional RR-100 remote release or an electronic release from third-party suppliers, connect it to the camera’s remote release connector.

A confirmation dialog will be displayed when a remote release is connected; press [MENU/OK] and select n[REMOTE] for [MIC/REMOTE RELEASE].

Mode [A]: Aperture-Priority AE

Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure.

Setting
A Auto mode selector lever v
B Shutter speed [A] (auto)
C Aperture Z (user-selected)

Confirm that [A] appears in the display.

If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected aperture, shutter speed will be displayed in red.

If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter speed display will show “–––”.

Rotate the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture.

Aperture can be adjusted even while the shutter button is pressed halfway.

Previewing Depth of Field

When [PREVIEW DEPTH OF FIELD] is assigned to a function button, pressing the button displays a L icon and stops aperture down to the selected setting, allowing depth of field to be previewed in the display (aFunction Controls).

Mode [M]: Manual Exposure

In manual mode, the user controls both shutter speed and aperture. Shots can be deliberately overexposed (brighter) or underexposed (darker), opening the door for a variety of individual creative expression. The amount the picture would be under- or over-exposed at current settings is shown by the exposure indicator; adjust shutter speed and aperture until the desired exposure is reached.

Setting
A Auto mode selector lever v
B Shutter speed User-selected
C Aperture Z (user-selected)

Confirm that [M] appears in the display.

Rotate the lens aperture ring to adjust aperture.

At settings other than [180X], shutter speed can also be adjusted in increments of 1/3 EV by rotating the rear command dial.

Exposure Preview

To preview exposure in the LCD monitor, select [PREVIEW EXP./WB] for D[SCREEN SET-UP] > [PREVIEW EXP./WB IN MANUAL MODE].

[PREVIEW EXP./WB]

[PREVIEW WB] or [OFF]

Select an option other than [PREVIEW EXP./WB] when using the flash or on other occasions on which exposure may change when the picture is taken.

Auto Mode

To take pictures in auto mode, rotate the auto mode selector lever to w and rotate the front command dial to choose a scene.

Setting
A Auto mode selector lever w
B Drive dial [S] (single frame)
C Front command dial Scene selection

Confirm that [AUTO] appears in the display.

You can also choose a scene using the A[SHOOTING SETTING] > [SCENE POSITION] item in the shooting menu.

Choose from the following options:

Mode Description
[AUTO] The camera automatically optimizes settings to suit the scene.
h[PORTRAIT] Choose for portraits.
Z[PORTRAIT ENHANCER] Processes portraits to give the subject a smooth, natural-looking complexion.
M[LANDSCAPE] Choose for daylight shots of buildings and landscapes.
N[SPORT] Choose when photographing moving subjects.
O[NIGHT] Choose for poorly lit twilight or night scenes.
H[NIGHT (TRIPOD)] Choose this mode for slow shutter speeds when shooting at night.
p[FIREWORKS] Slow shutter speeds are used to capture the expanding burst of light from a firework.
Q[SUNSET] Choose this mode to record the vivid colors in sunrises and sunsets.
R[SNOW] Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of scenes dominated by shining white snow.
s[BEACH] Choose for crisp, clear shots that capture the brightness of sunlit beaches.
f[UNDERWATER] Reduces the blue cast typically associated with underwater lighting.
U[PARTY] Capture indoor background lighting under low-light conditions.
V[FLOWER] Effective for taking more vivid shots of flowers.
W[TEXT] Take clear pictures of text or drawings in print.

Scene selection is available only when the drive dial is set to [S], [CH] (high-speed burst), or [CL] (low-speed burst).

[AUTO]

If [AUTO] is chosen via scene selection, the scene chosen by the camera will be shown by an icon in the display.

C: [LANDSCAPE]

d: [NIGHT]

h: [NIGHT (TRIPOD)]

e: [MACRO]

Q: [SUNSET]

x: [SKY]

y: [GREENERY]

h: [PORTRAIT]

g: [BACKLIT PORTRAIT]

c: [MOVING OBJECT]

a: [PORTRAIT&MOTION]

b: [BACKLIT PORTRAIT&MOTION]

The mode selected may vary with the subject, and the camera may select different scenes for the same subject depending on shooting conditions. If the mode and subject do not match, select a scene manually.

The additional processing time required in some scene modes may increase save times.

No icon will be displayed if the camera is unable to determine the type of scene.