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Advanced
Features
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<APERTURE-PRIORITY AUTO
STILL IMAGE MODE
Set the Mode dial to “<”.
This is an automatic mode that allows you to set
the aperture.
You can use this mode for shots where you want to
have the background out of focus (large aperture)
or have both near and far objects in focus at the
same time (small aperture).
Aperture

Setting the Aperture

You can set the aperture setting by pressing the
“f”.
hAperture settings
F2.8 to F8 in 1/3 EV steps (wide-angle)

◆The Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Display ◆

In scenes that are extremely overexposed, the
shutter speed setting (1/1000 sec.) is displayed in
red. When this occurs, select a larger number of
aperture.
Overexposed
In scenes that are extremely underexposed, the
shutter speed setting (1/4 sec.) is displayed in red.
When this occurs, select a smaller number of
aperture.
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When Forced Flash mode is selected, the slowest available
shutter speed is 1/60 sec.
Underexposed
When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “~” is
displayed as the shutter speed setting. When this
occurs, press the shutter button down halfway to
measure the light level again and display a value.
Metering failed
MSHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO
STILL IMAGE MODE
Set the Mode dial to “M”.
This is an automatic mode that allows you to set
the shutter speed. You can use this mode for shots
where you want to freeze a moving subject (fast
shutter speed) or convey the impression of
movement (slow shutter speed).

Setting the Shutter Speed

You can set the shutter speed by pressing the
“f”.
hShutter speed settings
3 sec. to 1/1000 sec. in 1/3 EV steps
Shutter speed

◆The Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Display ◆

Overexposed
In scenes that are extremely underexposed, the
aperture setting is displayed in red. When this
occurs, select a slower shutter speed (down to 3
sec.).
Underexposed
When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “~” is
displayed as the aperture setting. When this occurs,
press the shutter button down halfway to measure
the light level again and display a value.
Metering failed
In scenes that are extremely overexposed, the
aperture setting is displayed in red. When this
occurs, select a faster shutter speed (up to 1/1000
sec.).