Canon EOS 30D - Manual (Page 84)

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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 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.
Look through the viewfinder and aim
any AF point over the subject. Then
press the shutter button halfway.
3
Check the display.
X The shutter speed and aperture will
be set automatically and displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
A correct exposure will be obtained
as long as the shutter speed and
aperture display do not blink.
4
Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.
d
Program AE
AF point
Shutter speed
Aperture