P PROGRAM AE

To make picture taking easier, the camera will automatically select an appropriate combination of shutter speed and aperture value, according to the brightness of the subject.

1

Set the Mode Dial to the P position.

(The exposure indicator is illuminated in green.)

2

Press the shutter button “half-way” to verify the focus and take the picture.

WARNING !!

ξWhen is shown on the color LCD monitor, the camera is set slower than 1/25). If this mark is displayed, please use the flash (P.43, 44, 66) or a tripod.

ξIf the subject is too bright or dark, both shutter speed and aperture value indicators will blink and will show the limit values. If you take a picture with these settings, the picture will be overexposed or underexposed.

PROGRAM SHIFT

You can change the combination of shutter speed and aperture value, which were automatically selected by the camera. Use the button to set the desired combination of shutter speed and aperture value.

It will be canceled automatically, after taking the picture.

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Sigma DP1 user manual Program AE, Program Shift