D500
Camera Functions
Exposure Mode: Mode P (Programmed Auto)
In mode P, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure. You can, however, choose other aperture and shutter speed combinations that will produce the same exposure: this is called "flexible program". Choose programmed auto for snapshots and in other situations in which you don't want to miss a shot.
Mode P (Programmed Auto)
Procedure
To determine how the camera sets shutter speed and aperture when adjusting exposure,
press the MODE button and rotate the main command dial until the
desired option appears in the control panel.
Flexible Program
In exposure mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”). All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk (“
”) appears in the control panel. To restore default shutter
speed and aperture settings, rotate the dial until the asterisk is no longer displayed,
choose another mode, or turn the camera off.
In exposure mode P, different combinations of shutter speed and aperture can be selected by rotating the main command dial while the exposure meters are on (“flexible program”). All combinations produce the same exposure. While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk (“
”) appears in the control panel. To restore default shutter
speed and aperture settings, rotate the dial until the asterisk is no longer displayed,
choose another mode, or turn the camera off.
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