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Set the mode dial to
A
and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
j
See “Preview function” (
g
P. 46).
Shutter speed is blinking:
j
The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning display” (
g
P. 117).
The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have
selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter
speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed
blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.
Set the mode dial to
S
and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.
TIPS
Shutter priority shooting
When the aperture
value (f-number) is
decreased
When the aperture
value (f-number) is
increased
Viewfinder
Aperture value
Shutter speed
AF confirmation
mark
Shooting mode
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
A fast shutter
speed can freeze
a fast action
scene without any
blur.
A slow shutter
speed will blur a
fast action scene.
This blurring will
give the
impression of
dynamic motion.
Viewfinder
Aperture value
Shutter speed
AF confirmation
mark
Shooting mode
Slower shutter speed
Faster shutter speed
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