Canon EOS 620-650 User Manual page 14

[PURPOSE]
With the EOS 620, you can change the automatically-set shutter speed/aperture combinations of the program
AE mode. This function is particularly useful when you need a specific shutter speed or aperture while shooting
in the program AE mode.
Be sure to set the main switch to the "A" or "(' ')" position. (At the green " [ ] " position, the program shift
function cannot be used.
[SETTING]
Simply turn the electronic input dial until the desired shutter speed or aperture value appears after pressing the
shutter button halfway to meter the subject. For example, when you need a fast shutter speed suddenly to
freeze a fast-moving subject while shooting in the program AE mode, turn the electronic input dial to set a fast
shutter speed such as 1/500 second.
· Once the shutter button is pressed halfway, you can remove your finger because the display will be held on for
approximately eight seconds.
· After shutter release, the program shift function
automatically clears.
· The program shift function cannot be used in flash
photography.
· For further information on the program shift
characteristics, please see p.81