Program Line

In [Program Line] of the [ARec. Mode 3] menu, you can choose from the following Program Lines. When [eLINE] is selected for the button setting in e/Kmode or L/amode (p.247), exposure is regulated according to the set Program Line.

Setting

Characteristics

j Auto

Camera determines the appropriate settings.

 

 

k Normal

Basic Program Automatic Exposure (default

setting)

 

l Hi-speed Priority

Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes high

shutter speeds.

 

m DOF Priority

Program Automatic Exposure that closes the

aperture as much as possible for a deep depth of

(deep)

field.

 

 

 

n DOF Priority

Program Automatic Exposure that opens the

aperture as much as possible for a shallow depth

(shallow)

of field.

 

 

 

 

Program Automatic Exposure that prioritizes the

o MTF Priority

best aperture settings for the attached lens when

 

a DA, DA L, D FA, FA J or FA lens is used.

Using a Lens with an Aperture Ring

When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the aperture to the s(AUTO) position while holding down the auto- lock button on the lens.

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