Nikon D2x Manuale Utente

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture 
ac cord ing to a built-in program (see below) for optimal exposure in most 
sit u a tions.  This mode is recommended for snapshots and other sit u a tions in 
which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.  
Ad just ments can be made using fl exible  program,  ex po sure com pen sa tion 
(

  97), and auto ex po sure bracketing (

  98).  Programmed auto is only 

available with CPU lenses.

To take photographs in programmed auto:

1

 Press the 

 button and rotate the main com-

mand dial until P is displayed in the viewfi nder 
and top control panel.

2

 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selected when a non-CPU 
lens is attached.  The exposure mode indicator (P) in the top control panel will blink 
and A will be displayed in the viewfi nder.  For more information, see “Aperture-Priority 
Auto” (

 90).

If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following in di -
ca tors will be dis played in the control panel and viewfi nder:

Subject too bright.  Use optional Neutral Density (ND) fi lter or lower sensitivity (ISO 
equivalency; 

 52).

Subject too dark.  Use optional Speedlight or raise sensitivity (ISO equiv a len cy; 

 52).