Canon EOS D30 - Manual (Page 72)

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Program AE
Like
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(Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose
picture-taking mode. The camera automatically sets
the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the
scene’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
* stands for Program
* AE stands for Auto Exposure
1 Set the Mode Dial to
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2 Focus on the subject.
● Press the shutter button down halfway.
When the camera has focused, the
focusing point indicator and the in-focus
indicator in the viewfinder light at the same
time.
3 Check the display.
The shutter speed and aperture value are
determined automatically, and displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
● If the shutter speed and aperture values
are not blinking, the exposure is correct.
● If either is blinking, see “Exposure
Warnings” (→134).
4 Take the picture.
● Compose the picture, then press the
shutter button down fully.