PROGRAM AE (Automatic Exposure)ENGLISH40D The PROGRAM AE function works in the CAMERA mode only.D The PROGRAM AE modes allow you to adjust shutter speeds and aperture to suit different recordingconditions. They give you creative control over the depth of the field.D There are 6 automatic exposure modes.1. AUTO moden Auto balance between the subject and the background.n To be used in normal conditions.n The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.2. SPORTS mode ( )n For recording people or objects moving quickly; you should able to play back the picture in slowmotion on an 8 mm VCR or stop on a given image with very little blur.3. PORTRAIT mode ( )n For focusing on the background of the subject, the background being out of focus.The PORTRAIT mode is most effective when used outdoors.n The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/1000 second, depending on the picture.4. SPOTLIGHT mode ( )n To record correctly when there is only light on the subject and not the rest of the picture.n The shutter speed is 1/60 second.5. SAND/SNOW mode ( )n For recording when the people or objects are darker than the background because of reflectedlight from sand or snow.n The shutter speed automatically varies from 1/60 to 1/250 second, depending on the picture.6. HSS (High Speed Shutter) mode (HSS)n For recording fast-moving subjects such as the players in golf or tennis games.n The shutter speed can be selected from 1/1000(1), 1/2000(2), 1/10000(3).n You may need to light the recording area.