Canon EOS 10D - Manual (Page 82)

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Shutter-Priority AE
In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture value
to suit the brightness of the subject. This is called Shutter-Priority AE.
A fast shutter speed can freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject and a slow shutter speed
can blur the subject to give the impression of motion.
∗
stands for “time value.”
Set the Mode Dial to < >. 1
Turn the < > dial to set the desired
shutter speed.
2
Focus on the subject.
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Press the shutter button down halfway.
s The aperture value is determined automatically.
3
Check the display, then shoot.
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If the aperture value is not blinking, the exposure is
correct.
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Compose the shot, then press the shutter button
down fully.
4
Fast shuter speed Slow shuter speed