Nikon D3400 Triple Lens Parent's Kit Owner's Manual
98 P, S, A, and M Modes
P, S, A, and M Modes
P
, S, A, and M modes offer different degrees of
control over shutter speed and aperture:
Shutter Speed and Aperture
Mode
Description
P
Programmed auto
(
(
Recommended for snapshots and in other
situations in which there is little time to
adjust camera settings. Camera sets shutter
speed and aperture for optimal exposure.
situations in which there is little time to
adjust camera settings. Camera sets shutter
speed and aperture for optimal exposure.
S
Shutter-priority auto
(
(
Use to freeze or blur motion. User chooses
shutter speed; camera selects aperture for
best results.
shutter speed; camera selects aperture for
best results.
A
Use to blur background or bring both
foreground and background into focus. User
chooses aperture; camera selects shutter
speed for best results.
foreground and background into focus. User
chooses aperture; camera selects shutter
speed for best results.
M
Manual (
User controls both shutter speed and
aperture. Set shutter speed to “Bulb” or
“Time” for long time-exposures.
aperture. Set shutter speed to “Bulb” or
“Time” for long time-exposures.