Canon 300X Instruction Manual

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E Aperture-Priority AE36In this mode, you set the desired aperture value and the camera setsthe shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness.The larger the aperture value (smaller aperture), the wider the depth offield (range of acceptable focus) will be. Vice versa, the smaller theaperture value (larger aperture), the narrower the depth of field will be.∗ <E> stands for aperture value.1 Turn the Mode Dial to <E>.2 Select the desired aperturevalue.• Turn the <l> dial.• The aperture value can be set inhalf-stop increments.3 Focus the subject.s The shutter speed is setautomatically.4Check the viewfinder displayand take the picture.• If the shutter speed display doesnot blink, a correct exposure will beobtained.• If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indicatesunderexposure. In such a case, turn the <l> dialto set a larger aperture value (smaller f/number)until the shutter speed display stops blinking.• If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indicatesoverexposure. In such a case, turn the <l> dialto set a smaller aperture value (larger f/number)until the shutter speed display stops blinking.Aperture Value DisplayThe larger the f/number, the smaller the diaphragm will be. Theaperture value display will differ depending on the lens. When no lensis attached to the camera, “ ” will be display for the aperture value.