Canon EOS Rebel SL3 DSLR Camera with 18-55mm Lens (Black) - Manual (Page 147)

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Program AE (P Mode)
The camera automatically sets the shutter speed and aperture to suit the
subject’s brightness. This is called Program AE.
* <
d
> stands for Program.
* AE stands for Auto Exposure.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
d
>.
2
Focus on the subject.
z Look through the viewfinder and aim the
AF point over the subject. Then press
the shutter button halfway.
B When focus is achieved, the dot inside
the AF point achieving focus lights up
briefly in red, and the focus indicator
<
o
> on the viewfinder’s bottom right
will light up (in One-Shot AF mode).
B The shutter speed and aperture will be
set automatically and displayed in the
viewfinder.
3
Check the display.
z The standard exposure will be obtained
as long as the shutter speed and
aperture displays do not blink.
4
Take the picture.
z Compose the shot and press the shutter
button completely.
z If a description of the shooting mode appears in step 1, press < 0 > to hide
it ( = 54).