Program AE Mode

Program Shift

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].

Set the mode dial. (Selecting the Recording Mode)

2. Press the shutter button halfway.

This displays the aperture value and shutter speed value on the recording screen.

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

3. 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.

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

2. Rotate or while the values are displayed.

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

3. Start recording.

Canceling Program Shift

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

Rotate or until the Program Shift icon disappears.