Panasonic

Program AE Mode

character_bullet-largeProgram Shift


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In [P] mode (Program AE mode), the camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value for the brightness of the subject.

You can also use Program Shift to change combinations of shutter speed and aperture values while keeping the same exposure.


  1. Set the recording mode to [P].

character_bullet-largeSet the mode dial. (character_referenceSelecting the Recording Mode)

  1. Press the shutter button halfway.

character_bullet-largeThis displays the aperture value and shutter speed value on the recording screen.

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bullet02If the correct exposure is not achieved, the aperture value (A) and shutter speed (B) blink red.

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  1. Start recording.


Program Shift

You can change the shutter speed and aperture value combination set automatically by the camera while maintaining the same exposure.

With this, you can, for example, make the background more defocused by decreasing the aperture value or capture a moving subject more dynamically by slowing the shutter speed.


  1. Press the shutter button halfway.

bullet02This displays the aperture value and shutter speed value on the recording screen. (Approx. 10 seconds)

  1. Rotate image_front-dial_s or image_rear-dial_s while the values are displayed.

bullet02This displays the Program Shift icon (C) on the recording screen.

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  1. Start recording.


Canceling Program Shift

bullet02Set the camera on/off switch to [OFF].

bullet02Rotate image_front-dial_s or image_rear-dial_s until the Program Shift icon disappears.


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bullet02Program Shift is not available when using the following function:

– Flash

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bullet02You can customize dial operations:

(character_reference[Dial Set.])

bullet02The recording screen can display an exposure meter indicating the relationship between aperture value and shutter speed:

(character_reference[Expo.Meter])