Program Auto; Program Shift - Sony ILCA-77M2 Use Instructions

balance, ISO, etc.
(Intelligent Auto):
Select this mode when you want the camera automatically recognize the scene.
(Superior Auto):
Select this mode to shoot scenes under difficult circumstances, such as when it is dark or the
subjects are back-lit. Select this mode to shoot a higher quality image than that provided by
(Intelligent Auto).
P (Program Auto):
Select this mode to shoot with various functions other than the exposure (shutter speed and
aperture) adjusted.
Note
In [Intelligent Auto] mode, you may not be able to shoot dark scenes or back-lit subjects
clearly.
In [Superior Auto] mode, the recording process takes longer, since the product creates a
composite image.
[37] How to Use

Program Auto

Allows you to shoot with the exposure adjusted automatically (both the shutter speed and
the aperture value).
You can set shooting functions such as [ISO].
1. Set the mode dial to P (Program Auto).
2. Set the shooting functions to your desired settings.
3. Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

Program Shift

You can change the shutter speed and aperture (F-value) combination by rotating the
front/rear dial, without changing the appropriate exposure that is set by this product. This
function is available when you do not use the flash.
"P" on the screen changes to "P*" when you turn the front/rear dial.
To cancel program shift, set the shooting mode to other than [Program Auto], or turn off
the camera.
Note
Shooting Selecting a shooting mode