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e: Programmed Auto

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and

aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal

exposure in most situations.

This mode is recommended for

snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the

camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.

AFlexible Program
In exposure mode e, different combinations of
shutter speed and aperture can be selected by
rotating the main command dial while the
exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures
(small f-numbers) that blur background details
or fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.
Rotate the dial to the left for small apertures
(large f-numbers) that increase depth of field or
slow shutter speeds that blur motion.
All
combinations produce the same exposure.
While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk
(“U”) appears in the control panel.
To rest ore
default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the dial until the
asterisk is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the
camera off.
ASee Also
See page 411 for information on the built-in exposure program.
For
information on activating the exposure meters, see “Auto Meter Off” on
page 42.
Main command dial