D: Program Ae - Canon Rebel T2i EOS 550D Instruction Manual

d: Program AE

To obtain a good exposure of the subject, the camera sets the exposure
(shutter speed and aperture) automatically. This is called Program AE.
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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 dot inside the AF point achieving
focus flashes briefly 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.
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.