M
SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
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Set the Mode dial to “
M
”.
This is an automatic mode that allows you to set
the shutter speed. You can use this mode for
shots where you want to freeze a moving
subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the
impression of movement (slow shutter speed).
0049
0049
N
320
320
F6.3
F6.3
Shutter speed
You can select the shutter speed by turning the
command dial.
h
Shutter speed settings
3 sec. to 1/1000 sec.
In scenes that are extremely underexposed, the
aperture setting (F2.8) is displayed in red. When
this occurs, select a slower shutter speed (down
to 3 sec.).
When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “
” is
displayed as the shutter speed setting. When this
occurs, press the shutter button down halfway to
measure the light level again and display a value.
F2.8
F2.8
0049
0049
1000
1000
N
1000
F2.8
0049
0049
125
125
N
125
Underexposed
Metering failed
Setting the Shutter Speed
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The Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Display
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Overexposed
0049
0049
N
F11
F11
250
250
250
F11
In scenes that are extremely overexposed, the
aperture setting (F11) is displayed in red. When
this occurs, select a faster shutter speed (up to
1/1000 sec.).