The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the subject's brightness.
stands for Program.
AE stands for Auto Exposure.
Set the Mode dial to .
Focus on the subject.
Aim the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway.
Once the subject is in focus, the AF point turns green (with One-Shot AF).
The shutter speed and aperture value are set automatically.
Check the display.
As long as the exposure value is not blinking, standard exposure will be obtained.
Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the shutter button completely.
Caution
If the “30"” shutter speed and the lowest aperture value blink, it indicates underexposure.
Increase the ISO speed or use flash.
If the “1/8000” shutter speed and the highest aperture value blink, it indicates overexposure.
Lower the ISO speed or use an ND filter (sold separately) to reduce the amount of light entering the lens.
Note
Differences between and modes
In mode, many functions, such as the AF method and metering mode, are set automatically to prevent spoiled shots. The functions you can set are limited. On the other hand, with mode, only the shutter speed and aperture value are set automatically. You can freely set the AF method, metering mode, and other functions.
Program shift
In mode, you can freely change the combination (program) of shutter speed and aperture value set automatically by the camera while maintaining the same exposure. This is called Program shift.
With Program shift, you can press the shutter button halfway, then turn the dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value is displayed.
Program shift will be canceled automatically when the metering timer ends (exposure setting display turns off).
