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Basic
Taking Pictures with Your Favourite Settings 
(Programme AE Mode)
Recording mode: 
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and the aperture value according to the 
brightness of the subject.
You can take pictures with greater freedom by changing various settings in [Rec] menu.
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Set the mode dial to [ ].
2
Aim the AF area at the point you want to focus on.
3
Press the shutter button halfway to focus.
A Aperture value
B Shutter speed
C ISO sensitivity
• The focus indication D (green) lights when the subject is 
focused.
• The maximum close-up distance (the shortest distance at 
which the subject can be taken) differs depending on the 
zoom magnification. Please check with the focus range 
display on the screen. (P34)
• Aperture value and shutter speed are displayed in red 
when correct exposure is not achieved. (Except when 
using a flash)
4
Press the shutter button fully (push it in 
further), and take the picture.
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