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P Mode

More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style

●● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when 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 (=107).

Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)

 Still Images   Movies

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

1 Enter [] mode.

●●Follow step 1 in “Specific Scenes” (=43) and choose [].

2 Customize the settings as desired (=50 – =60), 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 (=51) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, =58), which may enable adequate exposure.

●● Movies can be recorded in [] mode as well, by pressing the movie button. However, some FUNC. (=24) and MENU (=25) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie recording.

Before Use

Basic Guide

Advanced Guide

1

Camera Basics

 

 

2

Auto Mode

 

 

3

Other Shooting Modes

 

 

4

P Mode

 

 

5

Playback Mode

 

 

6

Setting Menu

 

 

7

Accessories

 

 

8

Appendix

Index

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