In the Pmode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line diagram varies with the type of lens mounted.
When using the
(14 – 42 mm F3.5 – 5.6) zoom lens
(focal length: 14 mm)
Program shift Aperture value
Shutter speed
Exposure warning displayIf the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when pressing the shutter button halfway, the display will blink on the LCD monitor.
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•The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the lens.
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