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Basic operations
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Using the shooting modes
“Point-and-shoot” photography (
P
program mode)
P
mode is a shooting mode where the camera automatically sets the optimal aperture
and shutter speed according to subject brightness. Set the mode dial to
P
.
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250 F5.6
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L
N
P
ISO-A
200
0.0
0.0
FullHD
F
S-IS AUTO
S-IS AUTO
Wi-Fi
Shooting
mode
Shutter speed
Aperture value
• The shutter speed and aperture selected by the camera are displayed.
• The shutter speed and aperture displays will blink if the camera is unable to achieve
correct exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
Status
Action
60"
60"
F2.8
F2.8
The subject is too
dark.
• Use the fl ash.
4000
4000
F22
F22
The subject is too
bright.
• The metered range of the camera is
exceeded. A commercially available ND
fi lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is
required.
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
• When using a fi xed [ISO] setting, change the setting.
g
[ISO] (P. 70)
Program shift (
%
)
In
P
and
ART
modes, you can choose different
combinations of aperture and shutter speed without altering
exposure. Change the combination by pressing the
F
button (
F
), and then using the control dial (
P
) or
FG
.
An “
s
” appears next to the shooting mode during program
shift. To cancel program shift, press
FG
until “s” is no
longer displayed.
Cautions
• Program shift is not available when you are using a
fl ash.
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F
S-IS AUTO
S-IS AUTO
P
s
Wi-Fi
Program shift
