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Shutter-priority ae – Canon BP-511 User Manual

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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.”

Fast shutter speed

Slow shutter speed

1

Set the Mode Dial to <

>.

2

Set the shutter speed.

Turn the <

> dial.

3

Focus on the subject.

Press the shutter button down halfway.

The aperture value is determined automati-
cally.

4

Check the display, then take the
picture.

If the aperture value is not blinking, the
exposure is correct.

Compose the picture, then press the shutter
button down fully.