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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.
Set the mode dial to
A
and turn the main dial (or sub dial) to set the aperture value.
To check the depth of field with the selected aperture value:
j
See “Preview function” (
g
P. 48).
To change the exposure adjustment interval:
j
This can be set in 1/3 EV, 1/2 EV or 1 EV increments.
g
“EV STEP” (P. 105)
Shutter speed is blinking:
j
The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (
g
P. 137).
Aperture priority shooting
TIPS
When the
aperture value
(f-number) is
decreased
When the
aperture value
(f-number) is
increased
250
250
250 F5.6
F5.6
L N
N
38
38
A
Close the aperture (f-number is increased)
Open the aperture (f-number is decreased)
Aperture value
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