Camera setting?

[Mr.Bluesky]

What does the P setting on the dial represent? I've never used it before.

 

[swmocity]

program mode

 

[nynfortoo]

Program mode. It's a semi-automatic setting whereby the camera will choose the aperture and shutter mode to achieve the correct exposure.

The difference between P and Auto is that in P you have the option to shift the settings. For example, say your camera indicated a correct exposure would be achieved with F/4 and 1/500s, you could then shift the values in one click/turn to F/8 1/250s or any other combination, maintaining the correct exposure, but giving you a greater level of control.

 

[Mr.Bluesky]

ok, thanks.

 

[prodigy2k7]

Also, I think you can adjust the ISO too

 

[RyanMillerPhoto]

 

[macdsean]

When I don't need total control of aperture and shutter speed Program mode is a good choice. It gives more control than auto (to control DOF, or capture motion without blur for example) without requiring a lot of extra time to change settings.