Sony DSC V3 Operating Instructions - Page 56

Shooting with Program auto In program auto mode, the camera automatically adjusts the shutter speed and the aperture according to the brightness of the subject just as in the auto adjustment mode (mode dial: ). In addition, the program auto mode can change the shooting settings in the menu, a feature which the auto adjustment mode does not have (page 136). Jog dial Shutter button Mode dial 56 Program Shift You can change the aperture value and shutter speed combination while keeping the brightness fixed.  Set the mode dial to P.  Select the aperture value and shutter speed combination with the jog dial. 60min P VGA FINE 101 98 • When the flash mode setting is changed, Program Shift is canceled. • Setting the mode dial to other than P or turning off the power cancels Program Shift. SAF 250 F2.0 " " is indicated while the aperture value and shutter speed combination is shifted.  Shoot the image. To cancel Program Shift Turn the jog dial to return the indication from " " to " ". • You cannot shift the aperture value and shutter speed combination when the shutter button is pressed halfway down. • When the brightness changes, the aperture value and shutter speed also change while maintaining the shift amount. • You may not be able to change the aperture value and shutter speed combination depending on your shooting situations.