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Shooti
ng functions – Selecting the appropriate mode for shooting
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Aperture values and shutter speeds in the
P
mode
In the
P
mode, the camera is programmed such that the aperture value and shutter speed are
automatically selected according to the subject’s brightness as shown below. The program line
diagram varies with the type of lens mounted.
Program shift (
%
)
By turning the control dial in the
P
mode, you can change the combination of aperture and
shutter speed as illustrated above while maintaining the optimum exposure.
The program shift setting will not be canceled after shooting. To cancel program shift setting, turn
the control dial so that the viewfinder’s or control panel screen’s exposure mode indication
%
changes to
P
or turn off the power. Program shift is not available when you are using a flash.
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. Before
shooting, you can use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture.
g
“Preview function” (P. 29)
Set the mode dial to
A
and turn the control dial to set the aperture value.
When using the 14 – 42 mm f3.5 – 5.6
zoom lens (focal length: 14 mm)
Program shift
A
: Aperture priority shooting
When the aperture value
(f-number) is increased
Close the aperture
(f-number is increased)
When the aperture value
(f-number) is decreased
Open the aperture
(f-number is decreased)