Aperture Value Display

zThe larger the aperture value, the smaller the lens aperture.

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

Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

Shooting Mode

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. zWhen you press the shutter button halfway, the difference

between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor. If the difference is more than ±2 stops, “–2” or “+2” appears in red.

*Standard exposure levels are calculated by measuring light according to the currently selected metering mode.

zIf you wish to change the exposure, select shutter speed or aperture using the button, then adjust the value using the or button.

zIf the zoom is adjusted after these values are set, the aperture value may change in accordance with the zoom position

(p. 41).

zThe LCD monitor’s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value.

When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place, the image will always be bright if the flash is set to (Flash on, with red-eye reduction) or (Flash on).

Shooting

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