PROGRAM - P

PROGRAM SHIFT - PS/PA

FULL-AUTO PROGRAM

Program exposure is set with the exposure-mode dial (p. 39). Like full-auto program, program controls both the shutter speed and aperture required for each exposure. The operation is the same as described in the basic recording operation section on page 28. However, unlike full-auto program, functions set in this mode do not reset when the position of the exposure-mode dial is changed.

If the required exposure is beyond the shutter speed and aperture range, the shutter speed and aperture displays blink on the monitor and in the viewfinder.

In bright conditions, use a neutral density filter on the lens, set a lower camera sensitivity (ISO), or, if using artificial lights, reduce the intensity of the illumination. In dark conditions, use the built-in flash or increase the camera sensitivity (ISO).

Program-shift function allows adjustment to the shutter- speed/aperture combination determined by the camera in both the program and full-auto program exposure modes. The built-in flash cannot be used with program shift. If the flash is raised, any changes made with program shift are canceled.

Press the shutter-release button partway down until the shutter speed and aperture are displayed.

Turn either the front or rear control dial to shift the shutter speed and aperture combination; each combination gives the equivalent exposure. The values are shifted depending on the position of the exposure-compensation dial, see camera notes below. The front dial changes the shutter speed (PS) and the rear dial changes the aperture (PA). If the lighting changes, the shifted value remains fixed and the other changes for the exposure.

Full-auto program is set with the exposure-mode dial. Use this exposure mode when wanting fully automatic operation.

Full-auto program operates the same way as the program exposure mode, except that when the exposure mode dial is turned to the full- auto program position, the dial and menu functions are reset to their default settings. Dial settings may not be actual; confirm camera settings with the monitor. Turning the camera off does not reset the camera.

Camera Notes

When adjusting the exposure in any of the exposure modes, the position of the exposure-compensation dial specifies the increment between 0.5Ev and 0.3Ev. For more on Ev see page 81.

When changing the position of the exposure-compensation dial, confirm it is set to the zero (0) position or it will affect the exposures. See page 48 for more on the exposure-compensation dial.

0.5Ev

steps

0.3Ev

steps

Functions are reset to: fill-flash or red-eye reduction flash mode, 14-segment honeycomb-pattern metering, Auto AF focus mode, wide AF area, single-frame advance drive mode, flash and exposure compensation reset, ADI flash control, auto white balance, auto camera sensitivity (ISO), large-size images, fine image quality, Natural color mode, Digital Effects reset, 0.3Ev / 3 frame bracket setup, noise reduction.

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