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Program AE
Like 〈〉 (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose
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.
When the camera has focused, the
focusing point indicator and the in-focus
indicator in the viewfinder light at the same
time.
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” (→134).
4
Take the picture.
● Compose the picture, then press the
shutter button down fully.
