d: Program AE

Shooting Tips

Change the ISO speed. Use Speedlite 90EX.

To match the subject and ambient lighting level, you can change the ISO speed (p.109) or use Speedlite 90EX (p.138). In the <d> mode, the Speedlite 90EX does not fire automatically. In low-light conditions, turn <ON> the Speedlite 90EX and set [A1: External Speedlite control]’s [Flash firing] to [Enable].

The program can be shifted. (Program shift)

After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the <5> dial to change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination (program). Program shift is canceled automatically after the picture is taken*. Program shift is not possible with flash.

*If the pointer icon <c> is displayed above the exposure compensation display, press the <ZO> button to turn off the pointer icon and then turn the <5> dial.

Check the depth of field.

In Creative Zones modes, if you use Custom Function C.Fn-6 to assign the <XL> button to [Depth-of-field preview], you can check the depth of field.

If the “30"” shutter speed and the maximum aperture blink, it indicates underexposure. Increase the ISO speed or use flash.

If the “4000” shutter speed and the minimum aperture blink, it indicates overexposure. Decrease the ISO speed.

Differences Between <d> and <A> (Scene Intelligent Auto)

In the <A> mode, many functions such the AF operation, are set automatically. The functions you can change are limited. Whereas with the <d> mode, only the shutter speed and aperture are set automatically. You can freely set the AF operation and other functions (p.296).

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