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Program AE

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Program AE Like < > (Full Auto) mode, this is a generalpurpose picture-taking mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the scene's brightness. This is called Program AE. ∗ stands for Program ∗ AE stands for Auto Exposure 1 Set the Mode Dial to < >. 2 Focus on the subject. ● Press the shutter button down halfway. ➡ The AF point achieving focus will flash in red and the beeper will sound. The focus confirmation light < ●> at the lower right will also light. 3 Check the display. ➡ The shutter speed and aperture value are determined automatically, and displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. ● If the shutter speed and aperture values are not blinking, the exposure is correct. ● If either is blinking, see "Exposure Warnings" (→132). 4 Take the picture. ● Compose the picture, then press the shutter button down fully. 68

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Program AE
Like <
> (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-
purpose picture-taking mode. The camera automati-
cally sets the shutter speed and aperture value to
suit the scene’s brightness. This is called Program
AE.
∗
stands for Program
∗
AE
stands for Auto Exposure
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
>.
2
Focus on the subject.
●
Press the shutter button down halfway.
➡
The AF point achieving focus will flash in
red and the beeper will sound. The focus
confirmation light <
●
> at the lower right will
also light.
3
Check the display.
➡
The shutter speed and aperture value are
determined automatically, and displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
●
If the shutter speed and aperture values are
not blinking, the exposure is correct.
●
If either is blinking, see “Exposure Warn-
ings” (
→
132).
4
Take the picture.
●
Compose the picture, then press the shutter
button down fully.