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Exposure
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Exposure
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to
the subject brightness.
Set the mode dial to
P
.
• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed
and aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder. Releasing
the shutter button displays the shutter speed and aperture
value on the super control panel screen.
Program shift (
%
)
By turning the control dial in the
P
mode, you can change the combination of
aperture and shutter speed while maintaining the optimum exposure.
g
“Program line diagram (
P
mode)” (P. 125)
• The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel
program shift setting, turn the control dial until the shooting mode indication
%
on the viewfinder or super control panel changes to
P
or turn off the
power.
• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
j
The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (
g
P. 125).
Program shooting
TIPS
250
F5.6
2008. 08.16
AF
arge
Normal
OFF
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Super Control panel
Viewfinder
Program shift
AF confirmation mark
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