Canon EOS Rebel T2 EOS Rebel T2 manual - Page 38

Q Automatic Depth-of-Field AE This mode is for obtaining a wide depth of field automatically between a near subject and far subject. It is effective for group photos and landscapes. The camera uses the 7 AF points to detect the nearest and farthest subjects to be in focus. ∗ stands for Auto-depth of field. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . 2 Focus the subject. • Move the AF point over the subject and press the shutter button halfway. • Focus is achieved at all the AF point marks that light. 3 Take the picture. The mode cannot be used if the lens' focus mode switch is set to . The result will be the same as using the mode. • If the aperture value blinks, it indicates that the exposure level is correct but the desired depth of field cannot be achieved. Either use a wide-angle lens or move further away from the subjects. • In this shooting mode, you cannot freely change the shutter speed and aperture value. If the camera sets a slow shutter speed, hold the camera steady or use a tripod. • Regardless of the AF mode setting, ONE-SHOT AF will take effect. • If flash is used, the result will be the same as using flash in the mode. 38