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Exposur
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Exposure
The camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automatically according to
the subject brightness.
Set the mode dial to
P
.
• When the shutter button is half-pressed, the shutter speed and
aperture value are displayed on the viewfinder and control
panel.
Program shift (
%
)
By turning the main dial (or sub dial) in the
P
mode, you
can change the combination of aperture and shutter speed
while maintaining the optimum exposure.
g
“Program line diagram (
P
mode)” (P. 131)
• The program shift setting will not be canceled after
shooting. To cancel program shift setting, turn the main
dial (or sub dial) until
%
disappears from the viewfinder or control panel, or turn off the
power.
• Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
The shutter speed and aperture value are blinking:
j
The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (
g
P. 132).
The camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value you have
selected. When you open the aperture (decrease the aperture value), the camera will focus
within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurred
background. When you close the aperture (increase the aperture value), the camera will
focus within a longer range. Use this mode when you wish to add changes to the background
representation.
Program shooting
TIPS
Aperture priority shooting
AF confirmation mark
Shooting mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Control panel
Viewfinder
Viewfinder
Program shift
When the aperture
value (f-number) is
decreased
When the aperture
value (f-number) is
increased
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