Setting the Exposure for Shooting (j, k, l, m Modes)

j, k, l, m Modes
By rotating the mode dial, you can shoot pictures in the following four exposure modes: j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto), and m (Manual). Not only can you set the shutter speed and aperture value, you can also select a variety of advanced settings, such as changing the ISO sensitivity and white balance in the shooting menu (A81).
Mode Description The camera sets the shutter speed and aperture value automatically for optimal exposure. Flexible program, which changes the combination of shutter speed and aperture value with the same exposure, can be used (A71). The user chooses the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture value automatically. Usage

Programmed auto (A71)

Recommended for most situations.

More on Shooting

Shutterpriority auto (A72) Aperturepriority auto (A73) Manual (A74)

Use to shoot fast moving subjects with a fast shutter speed, or use to emphasize the movements of a moving subject with a slow shutter speed. The user chooses the aperture Use to blur the background or value; the camera selects the bring both the foreground and shutter speed automatically. background into focus. Use to control the exposure The user controls both the according to shooting shutter speed and aperture value. requirements.

Even when the mode dial is set to M (user setting mode), you can shoot in j (Programmed auto), k (Shutter-priority auto), l (Aperture-priority auto) or m (Manual). The setting combinations (user settings) that are frequently used for shooting can be saved in M (A108).

Functions Available in j, k, l and m Modes

The flash mode (A36) can be changed, and the self-timer (A39), focus mode (A40) and exposure compensation (A43) settings can be adjusted. Press the d button to adjust the shooting menu (A81) settings.

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