Aperture value

Selecting the Exposure Mode

Your camera has a variety of different exposure modes. Before shooting an image, select the exposure mode that suits the type of subject you are shooting.

1.In the REC mode, press [SET].

2.Use [8] and [2] to select the top option in the control panel (Exposure mode).

3.Use [4] and [6] to select the setting you want and then press [SET].

tAuto

Use this setting for easy image recording. This is the mode you normally should use (page 25).

bBEST SHOT

Simply select one of a collection of built-in sample scenes and the camera sets up automatically for beautiful images every time (page 66).

A A (Aperture Priority) mode

In this mode, you select the aperture and other settings are adjusted accordingly.

1Press [SET] to open the control panel.

2Use [8] and [2] to open the fifth control panel

option from the top (aperture, EV Shift).

3Use [8] and [2] to select the aperture setting, and then use [4] and [6] to change it.

• The ISO sensitivity, shutter speed and aperture value on the monitor screen will turn orange when

you half-press the shutter button if the image is over-exposed or under- exposed.

• If you are using manual focus (page 89), use [4] and [6] to focus the image.

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Snapshot Tutorial