The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter
speed to ensure the correct exposure.When aperture priority is selected, the aper-
ture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it.
The flash mode can be set to fill-flash, fill-flash with red-eye reduction, or slow sync.
(p.26).
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The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to
ensure correct exposures.This exposure mode allows photographers to shoot with-
out worry about exposure settings.The shutter speed and aperture values of the
exposure are displayed on the monitor when the shutter-release button is pressed
partway down.If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene is beyond
the exposure control range of the camera.
Program (P) Exposure modeUse the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the
aperture.The aperture value can be changed in 1/3
stop increments.Press the shutter-release button
partway down to activate the exposure system;the
corresponding shutter speed will be displayed on the
monitor.
Because the maximum aperture is not the same at the wide-angle and telephoto position, as the lens
is zoomed, the aperture will automatically shift.If the aperture value is beyond the shutter-speed
range, the shutter-speed display will turn red on the monitor.
Aperture priority (A) Exposure mode1