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Shooti
ng functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting
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Display in the viewfinder when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
TIPS
The picture looks blurred:
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The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-
telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the
camera.
The aperture value indication does not stop blinking after the shutter speed is changed:
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If the aperture value indication at the maximum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a
lower value or use a commercially available ND filter (for adjusting the amount of light).
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“ISO – Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 50)
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If the aperture value indication at the minimum value is blinking, set the ISO sensitivity to a
higher value.
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“ISO – Setting the desired sensitivity to light” (P. 50)
Allows you to set the aperture and shutter speed manually.
You can check how much it differs from the appropriate
exposure by using the exposure level indicator. This mode
gives you more creative control, allowing you to make
whatever settings you like, regardless of the correct
exposure. Bulb shooting is also possible, allowing you to
take astronomical or fireworks pictures.
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“Bulb
shooting” (P. 29)
Set the mode dial to
M
and turn the control dial to set
the value.
• To set the shutter speed:
Turn the control dial.
To set the aperture value:
Turn the control dial while holding down the
F
(exposure compensation) button.
• The range of aperture values available varies with the
lens type.
• The shutter speed can be set to 1/4000 – 60" (sec.) or
[BULB]
.
• The aperture value and shutter speed change in 1/3 EV
increments as the dial is turned.
M
: Manual shooting
Viewfinder
Shutter speed
Aperture value
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
AF confirmation
mark
Exposure mode
Viewfinder
If the aperture value
indication at the
minimum value is
blinking*, the correct
exposure has not
been attained
(underexposed).
Lower the shutter
speed.
If the aperture
value indication at
the maximum
value is blinking*,
the correct
exposure has not
been attained
(overexposed).
Raise the shutter
speed.
*The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and focal length of the
lens.
Open the aperture (f-number is
decreased)
Slower shutter speed
Close the aperture (f-number is
increased)
Faster shutter speed
F
button