Canon EOS 30D 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 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.
 
Look through the viewfinder and aim 
any AF point over the subject. Then 
press the shutter button halfway.
3
Check the display.
X
The shutter speed and aperture will 
be set automatically and displayed in 
the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
 
A correct exposure will be obtained 
as long as the shutter speed and 
aperture display do not blink.
4
Take the picture.
 
Compose the shot and press the 
shutter button completely.
d
 Program AE
AF point
Shutter speed
Aperture