Canon EOS 10D - Manual (Page 80)

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Program AE
Like < > (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose
shooting 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
Set the Mode Dial to < >. 1
Focus the subject.
•
Look through the viewfinder and aim any AF point
over the subject. Then press the shutter button
halfway.
s The AF point that achieves focus will flash briefly. At
the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus
confirmation light <
●> in the viewfinder will light.
s The exposure setting will be displayed in the
viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
•
If the focus confirmation light < ●> in the viewfinder
blinks, it means focus has not been achieved. See
“When Autofocus Fails” (
→p.71).
•
The number “ ” - “ ” displayed to the left of the
focus confirmation light < ●> indicates the maxi-
mum burst for continuous shooting.
•
When the CF card is almost full and only nine or
fewer shots can be taken, “
” to “ ” will be
displayed to indicate the remaining number of
shots.
2
Shoot.
•
Compose the shot and check that the exposure
setting is not blinking. Then press the shutter button
fully to shoot.
s The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on
the LCD monitor.
3
Shutter speed
AF point
Focus confirmation light
Maximum burst
Aperture