Shooting - Canon T50 Instructions Manual

9. Shooting

Make sure that the selector dial is set
to "PROGRAM."
Shutter speed is the amount of time
the shutter remains open for
exposure. Aperture in photo ter-
minology refers to the size of the
lens opening. Shutter speed and
aperture are the variables forming
Look into the viewfinder. Turn the
focusing ring until the main subject is
sharp and compose the picture.
the basis of exposure. Since the T50
is programmed to select and set the
best aperture/shutter speed
combination for you automatically,
you will not have to worry about
making any manual settings.
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Gently press the shutter button
halfway to check for correct exposure.
If a solid green "P" appears in the
right side of the viewfinder, exposure
will be correct.
A slowly blinking "P" (about 2 times
per second) is a camera shake
warning. This means the shutter
speed is 1/30 sec or slower, so it is
best to use flash. If flash is not
available, bring more light into the
picture, or mount your camera on a
tripod.