The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the subject's brightness.
stands for Program.
AE stands for Auto Exposure.
Minimizing blurred photos
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The focus indicator blinks, and the camera cannot focus.
Aim the Area AF frame over an area with good contrast, then press the shutter button halfway. If you are too close to the subject, move away and shoot again.
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Multiple AF points are displayed simultaneously.
Focus has been achieved at all those points. It is fine to shoot, as long as at least one of the AF points is on the subject.
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The focus indicator does not light up.
In this state, the camera focuses continuously with AI Servo AF, so the AF status indicator is displayed, but not the focus indicator .
Note that with AI Servo AF, shooting with the focus locked () is not possible.
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Pressing the shutter button halfway does not focus on the subject.
If the lens focus mode switch is set to (manual focus), set it to (autofocus).
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The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking.
Since it is too dark, taking the picture may result in a blurred subject due to camera shake. Using a tripod or a Canon EL/EX series Speedlite (sold separately, ) is recommended.
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The bottom of pictures taken with flash is unnaturally dark.
If a hood is attached to the lens, it may obstruct light from the flash. If the subject is close, detach the hood before taking the picture with flash.