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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.
* <
s
> stands for Time value.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
s
>.
2
Set the desired shutter speed.
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While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <
6
> dial.
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It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.
3
Focus the subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway.
s
The aperture value is set automatically.
4
Check the viewfinder display and shoot.
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As long as the aperture value is not
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
s
Shutter-Priority AE
Fast shutter speed
Slow shutter speed
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s
Shutter-Priority AE
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If the maximum aperture blinks, it indicates
underexposure. Turn the <
6
> dial to set a slower
shutter speed until the aperture value stops blinking.
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If the minimum aperture blinks, it indicates
overexposure. Turn the <
6
> dial to set a faster shutter
speed until the aperture value stops blinking or lower
the ISO speed.
Shutter Speed Display
The shutter speeds from “
8000
” to “
4
” indicate the denominator of the
fractional shutter speed. For example, “
125
” indicates 1/125 sec. Also, “
0"6
”
indicates 0.6 sec. and “
15"
” is 15 sec.
