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EN
Shooting using basic functions
3
A
aperture-priority mode
In mode
A
, you choose the aperture and let the camera
automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure.
You can express the depth of field, and blur the background
intentionally.
• Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of field
(the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to
be in focus), softening background details. Smaller apertures
(higher F-numbers) increase depth of field.
Aperture value
125
125 F5.6
01:02:03
01:02:03
38
38
L
N
A
+0.0
+0.0
ISO
400
HD
After setting the lever as the illustration shows, rotate the
control ring to set the aperture value.
• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to
achieve optimal exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
Status
Action
2”
2” F5.6
F5.6
The subject is underexposed. Decrease the aperture value.
2000
2000 F5.6
F5.6
The subject is overexposed.
Use [ND Filter Setting].
g
“Using shooting options (Set
by live control)” (P. 32)
Otherwise, increase the aperture
value.
Lower aperture
value
F2.8
F5.6
F8.0
Higher aperture
value
Summary of Contents for STYLUS 1s
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Page 45: ...45 EN Shooting using various functions 4...
Page 79: ...79 EN Customizing camera setting 9...
Page 89: ...89 EN Connecting the camera to another device 10...
Page 97: ...97 EN Usage Tips 12...
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