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Advanced Features
Program AE Mode
In Program AE mode, the camera automatically
determines the shutter speed and aperture,
and you can set more detailed menu settings in
comparison with the Auto mode ([).
1 Set the Mode Dial to “]”,
then power on camera.
Advanced Features
2 Set any desired menu items.
Note:
• The available mode is described below the
function title in each page. You can set the
functions indicated with “]” in that
description.
3 Press j or k to set the exposure value
(EV).
• You can select 9 steps from D2.0EV to
H2.0EV.
4 Press the Shutter button half-
way down to focus on the
subject.
• The camera automatically
adjusts the shutter speed and
aperture.
5 Press the Shutter button fully to
capture the image.
Note:
• AE is an abbreviation for Auto Exposure.
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About Exposure Value
Automatic exposure works by selecting
an average value of all the different tones
in the shot. If two different objects have an
equal amount of dark and light parts, they
will have the same exposure value.
However, when the scene is dominated
by dark shadows or light objects, the AE
system does not work properly, and may
fail to select the best exposure. For
example, if you capture a bride in white
wedding dress, the image becomes
darker than it actually looks. The camera
tries to neutralize the light and dark
portions and the dress becomes gray
while skin tone becomes too dark.
Exposure value
Program AE mode icon