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e: Programmed Auto
In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and
aperture according to a built-in program to ensure optimal
exposure in most situations.
This mode is recommended for
snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the
camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture.
A Flexible Program
In exposure mode e, different combinations of
shutter speed and aperture can be selected by
rotating the main command dial while the
exposure meters are on (“flexible program”).
Rotate the dial to the right for large apertures
(low f-numbers) that blur background details or
fast shutter speeds that “freeze” motion.
Rotate
the dial to the left for small apertures (high f-
numbers) that increase depth of field or slow
shutter speeds that blur motion.
All
combinations produce the same exposure.
While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk
(“U”) appears in the top control panel.
To
restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate the dial until
the asterisk is no longer displayed, choose another mode, or turn the
camera off.
A See Also
See page 418 for information on the built-in exposure program.
For
information on activating the exposure meters, see “The Standby
Timer” on page 45.
Main command dial