Using the PROGRAM AE Function
When shooting a very bright subject
A vertical band (smear) may appear on the screen if the shutter speed is set too high.
To select the best shutter speed
Subject | Shutter speed |
• A golf swing or tennis match in fine weather (to view the hit ball | 1/725 – 1/10000 |
clearly in still picture mode, set to 1/1000 to 1/4000) |
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• A landscape shot from a moving car | 1/125 – 1/500 |
• A moving roller coaster in overcast days |
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• An athletic scene, marathon, etc. |
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• Indoor sports | 1/100 |
• Replacement for the ND2 filter (to have the exposure) |
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• Recording pictures with less flicker under a fluorescent lamp |
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• In sunny weather (to avoid an | 1/90 |
aperture) |
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Using the twilight mode
You can record a bright subject in a dark place without ruining the atmosphere. The aperture is automatically adjusted to maintain the appropriate exposure. The shutter speed is fixed at 1/60. This mode is effective when you record night views, neon signs or fireworks.
(1) Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to the center position.
(2) Press PROGRAM AE so that the indicator appears in the viewfinder.
(3) Turn the control dial to select • indicator.
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2 PROGRAM
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To return to automatic adjustment mode
Set AUTO LOCK/HOLD to AUTO LOCK, or press PROGRAM AE so that no indicator appears in the viewfinder.
When shooting an excessively bright subject
Autofocus may not work effectively. Focus manually then.
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