fAperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE.

A larger aperture opening (lower f/number) will result in a blurred background ideal for portraits. This occurs because a lower f/number decreases the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). On the other hand, a smaller aperture opening (higher f/number) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. A smaller aperture opening increases the depth of field.

* <f> stands for Aperture value.

With a large aperture opening

With a small aperture opening

1 Set the Mode Dial to <f>.

2 Set the desired aperture value. ¡ While looking at the LCD panel, turn

the <6> dial.

¡ It can be set in 1/3-stop increments.

3 Focus the subject.

¡ Press the shutter button halfway.

s The shutter speed is set automatically.

4 Checkshoot. the viewfinder display and

¡As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct.

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