Using the PROGRAM AE function

You can select one of six PROGRAM AE (Auto Exposure) modes to suit your shooting situation, referring to the following.

Press PROGRAM AE repeatedly to select the desired PROGRAM AE mode.

Spot light-metering mode

For recording subjects with backlight or strong contrast between subjects and background. Use this mode to take a picture with the appropriate exposure for just the point you want to focus on.

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Spot light-metering range

Low Lux 1 mode

For making subjects brighter in insufficient light.

Low Lux 2 mode

For recording a dark picture more brightly, or making the movement of the subject brighter seem lively.

Sunset & Moon mode

For recording subjects in dark environments such as sunsets, fireworks, neon signs, or general night views.

Landscape mode

For distant subjects such as mountains behind an obstacle such as a window or screen.

Panfocus mode

For changing the subject to focus on quickly and simply (from close subjects to distant subjects). Or, for recording with flash in a dark place where it is hard to bring the camera into focus.

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