Canon 550D instruction manual Program AE, Set the Mode Dial to d Focus the subject

d: Program AE

To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE.

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Set the Mode Dial to <d>.

Focus the subject.

Look through the viewfinder and aim the selected AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway.

XThe dot inside the AF point achieving focus flashes briefly in red, and the focus confirmation light <o> in the viewfinder’s bottom right lights (with One Shot AF + automatic AF point selection).

XThe shutter speed and aperture will be set automatically and displayed in the viewfinder.

3 Check the shutter speed and aperture display.

A correct exposure will be obtained as long as the shutter speed and aperture display do not blink.

4 Take the picture.

Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely.

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