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This section describes how to take pictures using program AE (mode P). See “P, S, A, and M Modes” for information on S, A, and M modes.

  1. Press the DRIVE button and select STILL IMAGE in the drive-mode menu.

  2. Adjust settings for program AE.

    A Shutter speed A (auto)
    B Sensitivity A (auto)
    C Aperture A (auto)
    D Focus mode S (single AF)

    To choose another shutter speed after selecting A (auto), hold the dial lock release and rotate the shutter speed dial.

  3. Check the shooting mode.

    Confirm that P appears in the display.

  4. Ready the camera.



  5. Frame the picture.

  6. Focus.

    Press the shutter button halfway to focus.

    Focus frame

    Focus indicator

    • If the camera is able to focus, it will beep twice and focus frame and focus indicator will glow green.
    • If the camera is unable to focus, the focus frame will turn red, s will be displayed, and the focus indicator will blink white.

    If the subject is poorly lit, the AF-assist illuminator may light to assist the focus operation.

    Focus and exposure will lock when the shutter button is pressed halfway. Focus and exposure remain locked while the button is kept in this position (AF/AE lock).

    The camera will focus on subjects at any distance in the macro and standard focus ranges for the lens.

  7. Shoot.


Lenses with Zoom Rings


Focal Lengths Under 23 mm

If the angle covered by the lens is wider than that covered by the OVF, out-of-frame indicators will appear at the corners of the display. Use the EVF or LCD monitor for accurate framing.

In some cases, out-of-frame indicators will appear at a focal length of 23 mm.