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SQT0359 (ENG)
Basics
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.
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Aperture value
Exposure meter
Aperture values
that can be set
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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.
Taking pictures by setting the shutter speed
([Shutter-Priority] Mode)
When you increase the shutter speed, you can reduce jitter when recording
a subject. When you decrease the shutter speed, the subject’s movement is
shown.
1
Turn the aperture ring to select [A] (AUTO)
2
Turn the shutter speed dial to select the shutter
speed
[Shutter-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode
icon changes to [S].
• To correct the exposure, use the exposure
compensation dial to adjust the compensation value.
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Shutter speed
Exposure meter
Shutter speeds that can be set
∗
(seconds)
Aperture value set
60 - 1/4000 (When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000 (When the electronic shutter is used)
F1.7 - F16
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Setting the shutter speed to values not provided on the shutter speed dial
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