Operating Instructions

Basics
Taking pictures with your own settings [Program AE] Mode
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Programme Shift
The function for maintaining the same exposure (brightness) while changing the shutter
speed and aperture value combination is called “Programme Shift”. You can use
“Programme Shift” to take pictures by adjusting the shutter speed and aperture value
even in [Program AE] Mode.
Press the shutter button halfway
• The shutter speed and aperture value are displayed on the screen.
Rotate the rear dial while the values are displayed
(approximately 10 seconds) to select a combination of shutter
speed and aperture value
Exposure meter
Shutter speed (Automatic adjustment)
Aperture value (Automatic adjustment)
[
] is displayed during Programme Shift (while the combination of a shutter speed and
aperture value is being changed).
• To cancel Programme Shift
→ Rotate the rear dial until the Programme Shift indicator goes off ([ ]).
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When the camera is turned off, Programme Shift is cancelled.
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Programme Shift is cancelled if more than 10 seconds pass after Programme Shift is
activated. However, the Programme Shift setting is memorised.
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Depending on the brightness of the subject, Programme Shift may not be activated.
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Programme Shift is available in all [Sensitivity] settings except [ ].