4Check the viewfinder display and take the picture.

•If the shutter speed display does not blink, a correct exposure will be obtained.

• If the slowest shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. In such a case,

turn the < > dial to set a larger aperture (smaller f/number) until the shutter speed display stops blinking.

•If the fastest shutter speed blinks, it indi-

cates overexposure. In such a case, turn

the < > dial to set a smaller aperture (larger f/number) until the shutter speed display stops blinking.

Aperture Display

The aperture can be set and displayed in full and half stops as shown below. The larger the number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The displayable range of apertures depends on the lens mounted on the camera.

Depth-of-field Preview

To check the depth of field, press the depth-of-field preview button. The camera will stop down the aperture and you can check the in-focus range in the viewfinder.

• This feature works in Creative Zone modes.

•When you press the depth-of-field preview button, AE lock also takes effect.

•In the < > mode, press the shutter button halfway to focus, then keep pressing the shutter button halfway and press the depth-of-field preview button.

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