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Shutter Speed and Aperture Value Readouts

Shutter speed readout

The shutter speed is normally displayed in 1/2-stop increments. Numbers from “ to “
denote the denominator of the shutter speed fraction: for example, “ is 1/125 seconds. In
addition, “ is 0.3 seconds, and “ is 15 seconds.

Aperture value readout

The aperture value is normally displayed in 1/2-stop increments. The larger the number, the
smaller the aperture opening. The range of aperture values (f/numbers) displayed depends on
the lens used.
C.Fn-06-1, the shutter speed and aperture value can be set in 1/3-stop increments.
(p.122)
1/2-stop increments
Shutter speed Aperture value Shutter speed Aperture value
1/3-stop increments