Mode; Shooting In Program Ae ([P] Mode) - Canon PowerShot SX400 IS User Manual

P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting style
● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera when set to [ ] mode.
● [ ]: Program AE; AE: Auto Exposure
● Before using a function introduced in this chapter in modes other than
[ ], make sure the function is available in that mode ( = 107).
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Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)

You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting
style.
Still Images
1
Enter [ ] mode.
● Follow step 1 in "Specific Scenes"
( = 43) and choose [ ].
2
Customize the settings as desired
(= 50 – = 60), and then shoot.
● If adequate exposure cannot be obtained when you press the
shutter button halfway, shutter speeds and aperture values are
displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed
( = 51) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, = 58),
which may enable adequate exposure.
● Movies can be recorded in [ ] mode as well, by pressing the
movie button. However, some FUNC. ( = 24) and MENU
( = 25) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie
recording.
Before Use
Basic Guide
Movies
Advanced Guide
1
Camera Basics
2
Auto Mode
3
Other Shooting Modes
4
P Mode
5
Playback Mode
6
Setting Menu
7
Accessories
8
Appendix
Index
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