39Using the Program modeIn the program mode, the shutter speed and aperture value are automatically adjusted maintaining the correctbrightness.1 Rotate the mode dial to P.2 Set options.• For a list of options, refer to “Extendedshooting functions.”(p. 49)3 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.4 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.What is the program shift method?If this function is used, desired shutter speed andaperture value can be selected while maintaining thesame brightness. The shutter speed and aperture valueare changed as in the following rules.The available aperture numbers for exposure setting isdifferent depending on the lens model.Dial direction Changing the exposure valueLeft Decreased shutter speed + increasedapertureRight Increased shutter speed + decreasedaperture15 F3.5 0001