Setting the Aperture Value

You can set the aperture to a value at which you want to shoot. The camera will set the appropriate shutter speed for the aperture value you set.

B stands for “Aperture value”, which refers to the size of the aperture opening inside the lens.

Enter B mode.

∆Follow Steps 1 – 2 on p. 54 to choose B.

Make the setting.

∆Turn the – dial to set the aperture value.

Shoot.

Available Aperture Values

F2.0, F2.2, F2.5, F2.8, F3.2, F3.5, F4.0, F4.5, F5.0, F5.3, F5.6, F6.3, F7.1, F8.0

Depending on the zoom position, some aperture values may not be available.

What if the shutter speed appears in orange?

If the shutter speed appears in orange when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the scene has exceeded the correct exposure limits. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed appears in white. Safety shift can also be used.

Safety Shift

With M and B modes, if [Safety Shift] is set to [On] in the 4 tab, the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled.

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