Canon EOS 10D EOS 10D INSTRUCTIONS - Page 80

Program AE Like < > (Full Auto) mode, this is a general-purpose shooting mode. The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture value to suit the scene's brightness. This is called Program AE. ∗ stands for Program ∗ AE stands for Auto Exposure 1 Set the Mode Dial to < >. AF point Maximum burst Focus confirmation light Shutter speed Aperture 2 •Focus the subject. Look through the viewfinder and aim any AF point over the subject. Then press the shutter button halfway. s The AF point that achieves focus will flash briefly. At the same time, the beeper will sound and the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder will light. s The exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. • If the focus confirmation light in the viewfinder blinks, it means focus has not been achieved. See "When Autofocus Fails" (→p.71). • The number " " - " " displayed to the left of the focus confirmation light indicates the maximum burst for continuous shooting. • When the CF card is almost full and only nine or fewer shots can be taken, " " to " " will be displayed to indicate the remaining number of shots. 3 •Shoot. Compose the shot and check that the exposure setting is not blinking. Then press the shutter button fully to shoot. s The captured image will be displayed for 2 sec. on the LCD monitor. 80