D: Program Ae - Canon MARK II EOS 5D Instruction Manual

d: Program AE

The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit
the subject's brightness. This is called Program AE.
* <d> stands for Program.
* AE stands for Auto Exposure.
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Set the Mode Dial to <d>.
1
Focus the subject.
2
Look through the viewfinder and aim
the selected AF point over the
subject. Then press the shutter button
halfway.
The AF point which achieves focus
flashes in red, and the focus
confirmation light <o> in the
viewfinder's bottom right lights (with
One Shot AF + automatic AF point
selection).
The shutter speed and aperture will
be set automatically and displayed in
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
Check the shutter speed and
3
aperture display.
A correct exposure will be obtained
as long as the shutter speed and
aperture display do not blink.
Take the picture.
4
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.