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Advanced Features — Photography
Aperture-priority auto
In this mode, the photographer sets the aperture
(minimum aperture to maximum aperture) and the
camera automatically controls the shutter speed. This
mode is best for photographs where the priority is on the
depth of field (the area where objects are in focus), such
as shots where both near and distant objects are in clear
focus (minimum apertures) or where the background is
out of focus (maximum apertures).
AWhile pressing MODE, rotate the main-command dial
until is displayed in the control panel.
BRotate the sub-command dial to choose the desired
aperture.
CFrame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
MEMO
• When a non-CPU lens is attached and if the maximum
aperture of the lens has been specified in the [NON-
CPU LENS DATA] under [ MISC.] (➝p.121) in the
[SET UP] menu, the current f/-number will be displayed
in the control panel and viewfinder, rounded to the
nearest full stop. Otherwise the aperture displays will
show only the number of stops ( , with maximum
aperture displayed as ) and the f/-number must be
read from the lens aperture ring.
• If the limits of the exposure metering system are
exceeded, one of the following indicators will be
displayed in the control panel and viewfinder:
: Subject too bright. Choose smaller aperture
(larger f/-number) or ISO sensitivity (➝p.92), or use
optional neutral density (ND) filter.
: Subject too dark. Choose larger aperture (smaller
f/-number) or higher ISO sensitivity (➝p.92), or use
flash.
• If aperture ring of CPU lens (except G type) is not set to
minimum aperture, blinks in the control panel and
viewfinder. In this case, the shutter cannot be released
regardless of the exposure mode selected.