Sony ILCE-5100 Digital Camera User Manual


 
aperture) adjusted.
Note
In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back-lit subjects
clearly.
In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a
composite image.
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Shooting Selecting a shooting mode
Program Auto
Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and
the aperture value).
You can set shooting functions such as [ISO].
1. MENU (Camera Settings) → [Shoot Mode][Program Auto].
2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.
3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.
Program Shift
You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination by rotating the
control wheel, without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this product. This
function is available when you do not use the flash.
“P” on the screen changes to “P*” when you turn the control wheel.
To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than [Program Auto], or turn off
the camera.
Note
According to the brightness of the environment, the program shift may not be used.
Set the shooting mode to another one than “P” or turn off the power to cancel the setting
you made.
When the brightness changes, the aperture (F value) and shutter speed also change
while maintaining the shift amount.
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Shooting Selecting a shooting mode