P Program AE

Use the program AE mode to have the camera automatically set the shutter speed and aperture value to match the brightness of the scene.

1. Turn the shooting mode dial to <P>.

2. Shoot the image.

• The shutter speed and aperture value will automatically appear on the LCD monitor if it is on.
• The correct exposure has been set if the shutter speed and aperture value show in white.

• If a correct exposure cannot be obtained, the shutter speed and aperture value show in red on the LCD monitor. Use the following methods to obtain the correct exposure and make them show in white.
• Use the flash.
• Change the ISO speed setting.
• Change the light metering mode.

Differences and Similarities between the P and Modes.

• modes automatically select the shutter speed and aperture value.
• The following settings can be adjusted in P mode, but not in mode.