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Advanced Operations
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Program AE
Differences Between Program AE Mode < > and Full Auto Mode < >
● < > (Program AE) and < > (Full Auto) mode are alike in that both automatically deter-
mine the shutter speed and aperture values.
● The following functions can be used in <
> mode but not in < > mode.
• AF mode selection • Built-in flash firing manually/firing prohibited
• Manual AF point selection • Flash exposure compensation
• Metering mode selection • Special features with EX-series Speedlites
• Drive mode selection - High-speed sync (FP Flash)
• Program shift - FE lock
• AE lock with <
> button - Flash output ratio control
• Exposure compensation - FEB
• Autoexposure bracketing (AEB) - 2nd-curtain sync
• Depth-of-field preview - Modeling flash
• Custom Functions
Shifting the Program
In Program AE mode, you can freely change the shutter speed and aperture value combina-
tion (program) set by the camera while maintaining the same exposure value. This is called
shifting the program.
To do this, press the shutter button down halfway, then turn the <
> dial until the shutter
speed or aperture value you want is displayed.
● Once you take a picture with the shifted program, the shifted program is canceled automati-
cally and the original program is restored.
● If you are using a flash, you cannot shift the program.