D program ae – Canon EOS 20D User Manual

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Like <

1> (Full Auto) mode, this is a

general-purpose shooting mode. The
camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and aperture value to suit the
subject’s brightness. This is called
Program AE.

* <d> stands for Program
* AE stands for Auto Exposure

1

Set the Mode Dial to <d>.

2

Focus the subject.

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Look through the viewfinder and aim
any AF point over the subject. Then
press the shutter button halfway.

3

Check the display.

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The shutter speed and aperture value
will be set automatically and
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.

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A correct exposure will be obtained
as long as the shutter speed and
aperture value display do not blink.

4

Take the picture.

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Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.

d Program AE

AF point

Shutter speed

Aperture

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