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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.