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Recording Modes
Taking Pictures Using the Exposure Control Modes , , , and
Aperture Priority Exposure Mode
Recording mode:
Set the aperture value to a higher number if you want a larger in-focus area (in front of
and behind the focused subject), or to a lower number for the opposite.
1
Set the mode dial to [ ]
2
Rotate the thumb dial to set the aperture value
•The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.
Aperture value
Exposure setting balance
Aperture values that
can be set
*
Shutter speed automatic setting range
(seconds)
F3.3 - F8.0
60 - 1/2000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*
You may not be able to select some values depending on the
zoom lens’ focal length setting.
8.0
5.6
4.0
250
125
60
30
15
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The effect of the aperture value you have set is not applied to the monitor image. To check the
effect on the monitor image, use Preview Mode. (→62)
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The brightness of the monitor image may vary from the actual recorded photo. Check its
brightness using the playback screen.
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When you adjust the aperture value, an exposure setting balance is displayed. If the aperture
value is shown in red, you do not have an appropriate exposure.
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If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric
values of the shutter speed is displayed in flashing red.
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