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Originally Posted by AquilaEagle
What is 'P' used for?
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'P' means Programme. This is a fully auto mode (sort of point and shoot) where you don't have to set either the aperture or the shutter speed, with the camera being completely automatic, making both settings depending on the amount of ambient light.
The problem with this is that there's no consideration given to DOF or shutter speed, depending on whether the shot is for example, a landscape or an action shot. Most cameras now have override settings (called Programme Shift) you can use in P Mode to alter the chosen shutter speed or aperture, while the camera maintains the same exposure value, but if you're going to do that you may as well be using SP, AP or manual.
