Nikon P500 User Manual

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Setting the Exposure for Shooting (
j, k, l, m Modes)
More on 
Sh
ooting
k (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode
The user chooses the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture value 
automatically.
• The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/1500 to 
two seconds.
1
Rotate the mode dial to 
k.
2
Rotate the command dial to choose 
a shutter speed value.
3
Focus and shoot.
• In the default setting, the camera automatically selects 
one or more of the nine focus areas containing the 
subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in 
focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green 
(maximum of nine areas) (
B
Notes on 
k (Shutter-Priority Auto) Shooting
• When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate 
exposure with the set shutter speed. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator blinks when the 
shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try again.
• At shutter speeds of 1/4 second or slower, noise may appear in the image. In such situations, the 
shutter speed indicator lights in red. Setting Long exposure NR (
A102) tOn is recommended.
C
Shutter Speed
The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, 
the range is restricted during continuous shooting (
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F5.6
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