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. The smaller the aperture (larger f/number), the wider the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). The larger the aperture (smaller f/number), the narrower the depth of field.

* <f> stands for Aperture value.

With a large aperture

With a small aperture

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Set the Mode Dial to <f>.

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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