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Message: <blockquote data-quote="editorial_use_only" data-source="post: 681699" data-attributes="member: 40895">I have actually never used one of those program modes.  My guess is, "Sports Mode" is similar to "P", but the camera will choose faster shutter speeds.  Everything in "Sports Mode" you should be able to do manually: Just choose a faster shutter speed when you are in M.  It's possible the camera also adds contrast and protects highlights.  You could do a little test: Shoot a static scene you can completely control, like something on your kitchen table, and switch from M to P to your Sports Mode.  Then compare the settings and results.  If you like how the Sports Mode shot looks, then try and figure out what adjustments you have to make in M to match the shot.</blockquote>