Shooting In Program Ae ([P] Mode) - Canon PowerShot G5X User Manual

P Mode
More discerning shots, in your preferred shooting
style
● Instructions in this chapter apply to the camera with the mode
dial 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
( = 193).

Shooting in Program AE ([P] Mode)

You can customize many function settings to suit your preferred shooting
style.
1
Enter [ ] mode.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
z
2
Customize the settings as desired
(= 78 – = 95), and then shoot.
● If the optimum exposure cannot be obtained when you press the
shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value are
displayed in orange. In this case, try adjusting the ISO speed
( = 79) or activating the flash (if subjects are dark, = 91),
which may enable optimum exposure.
● Movies can be recorded in [ ] mode as well, by pressing the
movie button. However, some
( = 31) settings may be automatically adjusted for movie
recording.
Before Use
Still Images Movies
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
menu ( = 30) and MENU
Index
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting Modes
P Mode
Tv, Av, M, and C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
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