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Program AE

Like < > (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-
purpose picture-taking mode. The camera automati-
cally 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.
➡The AF point achieving focus will flash in
red and the beeper will sound. The focus
confirmation light <●> at the lower right will
also light.
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 Warn-
ings” (→132).
4Take the picture.
●Compose the picture, then press the shutter
button down fully.