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Recording mode
Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value
([Aperture-Priority] Mode)
When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the
picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When the
aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can
get blurry.
1
Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO)
2
Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value
[Aperture-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode icon
changes to [A].
•To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to
adjust the compensation value.
Aperture values
that can be set
*
Shutter speed set (seconds)
F1.7 - F16
60 - 1/4000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*
You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom
position.
60
5
30
15
8
4
8.0
11
16
Aperture value
Exposure meter
●
When you turn the aperture ring, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not
achieved, the numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
●
If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
