Use the mode dial to choose a shooting mode. Choose whether to adjust shutter speed and/or aperture manually or leave the camera in charge.

Using the Mode Dial

Press the mode dial lock release and rotate the mode dial to choose from the following modes:

Mode

Description

b

Auto

A simple, “point-and-shoot” mode that leaves the camera in charge of settings ( Taking Photographs (b Mode) , Recording Movies (b Mode) ).

P

Programmed auto

The camera sets shutter speed and aperture for optimal exposure.

S

Shutter-priority auto

You choose the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture for best results.

A

Aperture-priority auto

You choose the aperture; the camera selects the shutter speed for best results.

M

Manual

You control both shutter speed and aperture. Set shutter speed to “bulb” or “time” for long time-exposures.

U1/U2

User settings modes

Assign frequently-used settings to these positions. The settings can be recalled simply by rotating the mode dial.

EFCT

Special effects mode

Take pictures with added special effects.