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P Mode

More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style

●● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode dial set to [] mode.

●● []: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure

●● Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than [], make sure the function is available in that mode (=182).

Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)

 Still Images   Movies

You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting style.

1 Enter [] mode.

●●Set the mode dial to [].

2 Customize the settings as desired (=72 – =90), and then shoot.

●● If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed (=73) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, =86), which may enable adequate exposure.

●● Movies can be recorded in [] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some FUNC. (=29) and MENU (=30) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

 

 

2

Auto Mode /

Hybrid Auto Mode

 

 

3

Other Shooting Modes

 

 

4

P Mode

 

 

5

Tv, Av, M, C1, and C2 Mode

 

 

6

Playback Mode

 

 

7

Wi-Fi Functions

 

 

8

Setting Menu

 

 

9

Accessories

 

 

10

Appendix

Index

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