72

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
1Set the Mode Dial to 〈〉.
2Focus 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.
3Check 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).
4Take the picture.
●Compose the picture, then press the
shutter button down fully.