Canon EOS 20D Instruction Manual

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Like <
1> (Full Auto) mode, this is a 
general-purpose shooting mode. The 
camera automatically sets the shutter 
speed and aperture value to suit the 
subject’s brightness. This is called 
Program AE.
* <d> stands for Program 
AE stands for Auto Exposure
1
Set the Mode Dial to <d>.
2
Focus the subject.
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Look through the viewfinder and aim 
any AF point over the subject. Then 
press the shutter button halfway.
3
Check the display.
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The shutter speed and aperture value 
will be set automatically and 
displayed in the viewfinder and on the 
LCD panel.
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A correct exposure will be obtained 
as long as the shutter speed and 
aperture value display do not blink.
4
Take the picture.
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Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
Program AE
AF point
Shutter speed
Aperture