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Shooting
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Letting the camera choose aperture and shutter speed
( Program mode)
P mode is a shooting mode where the camera automatically sets the optimal aperture
and shutter speed according to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to P.
250250 F5.6
P
S-IS ONS-IS ON
F
FHD
30p
ISO-A
200
1023
1:02:03
0.0
L
F
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Exposure
compensation
amount
• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.
• Exposure compensation (P. 69) can be adjusted by rotating the control dial or by
pressing the F (F) button and then using HI.
• The shutter speed and aperture value displays will blink if the camera is unable to achieve
correct exposure.
The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
When using a fi xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g “Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO)” (P. 79)
Warning display
example (blinking)
Status Action
60"
60"
F2.8
F2.8
The subject is too
dark.
Use the fl ash.
F22
F22
4000
4000
The subject is too
bright.
• The metered range of the camera is
exceeded. A commercially available ND
fi lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is
required.
• Shutter speeds as fast as 1/16000 s are
available in s (silent) mode. g “The
Electronic Shutter (Silent s)” (P. 75)
Program shift (%)
250250 F5.6
P
s
S-IS ONS-IS ON
ISO-A
200
F
FHD
30p
1023
1:02:03
0.0
WB
AUTO
S-AF
4:3
28
mm
L
F
Program shift
In P mode, ART mode, and some Z modes, you can
choose other combinations of aperture and shutter speed
that will produce the same exposure. Press F (F) button,
then press FG to set program shift so that “s” appears
next to the shooting mode. To cancel program shift, press
FG until “s” is no longer displayed.
• Program shift is not available in other modes or when the
fl ash is used.
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