Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness.

The larger or brighter the aperture (lower f/number) the more blurred the background will become. This effect is ideal for portraits. The smaller or darker the aperture (higher f/number), the clearer the focus will be for both near and far objects (wider depth of field).

∗Av is an abbreviation for Aperture value.

With a large aperture

With a small aperture

While pressing the <

> button, turn

1 the < > dial until <

> appears on

the LCD panel. Then release the <> button.

2 Turn the <> dial to set the desired aperture.

Press the shutter button halfway and

3 focus the subject.

s The shutter speed and aperture will be displayed.

Take the picture.

4 • As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, a standard exposure will be obtained.

• If the shutter speed is slower than the reciprocal of the lens focal length (i.e. 1/200 for a 200mm lens), camera shake may cause a blurred picture.

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