Program Ae - Canon EOS 5D Instruction Manual

P
Program AE
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Like <0> (Full Auto) mode, this is a
general-purpose shooting mode. The
camera automatically sets the shutter
speed and aperture value to suit the
subject's brightness. This is called
Program AE.
*
<
P
> stands for Program
* AE stands for Auto Exposure
Set the Mode Dial to
< P
>.
Focus the subject.
Look through the viewfinder and aim
any AF point over the sUbject. Then
press the shutter button halfway.
Check the display.
The shutter speed and aperture value
will be set automatically and
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
A correct exposure will be obtained
as long as the shutter speed and
aperture value display do not blink.
Take the picture.
Compose the shot and press the
shutter button completely.