How to set and use Program (P) AE mode on the EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Article ID: ART101230 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 09/29/2015
 

Description

How to set and use Program (P) AE mode on the EOS Digital Rebel XSi

Solution

To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure (shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE.
Set the Mode Dial to <P>.

Take the picture.

  • Press the shutter button halfway and the camera will focus.
  • The exposure setting (shutter speed and aperture) set automatically is displayed in the viewfinder.
  • Press the shutter button completely.

Changing the ISO speed and using the built-in flash.

  • To match the subject and lighting level, you can change the ISO speed or use the built-in flash. In the <P> mode, the built-in flash will not fire automatically. So under low light, press the <> (Flash) button to pop-up the flash.

The program can be shifted. (Program shift)

  • After pressing the shutter button halfway, turn the <> dial to change the shutter speed and aperture setting combination (program). After you take the picture, the program shift will be canceled. Program shift is not possible with flash.

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