Using Aperture Priority Mode

This mode is designed for control the aperture value by user and let camera decide the shatter speed. The main impact that aperture had on images was with regards to Depth of Field. (DOF)

Choose lager aperture, only one subject in focus but the background nice and blurred. (Shallow DOF)

Choose smaller aperture, an image with everything in focus. (Great DOF)

To set Aperture values

1.Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2.Press OK button to enter the adjust mode.

3.Use the or keys to select the aperture value options.

4.Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

Displays the aperture value

Using Shutter Priority Mode

This mode is designed for capturing moving subjects. A faster shutter speed is required to freeze a motion (flying birds), while the slower shutter speed creates a sense of motion (water flowing).

To set Shutter values

1.Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2.Press OK button to enter the adjust mode.

3.Use the or keys to select the shutter value options.

4.Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

Displays the shutter value

Using Manual Exposure

When the camera is in the manual exposure mode, you can change either aperture or shutter speed, or both.

To activate Manual Exposure

1.Select from the Scene Mode submenu.

2.Press OK button to enter the adjust mode.

3.Use the or keys to select the shutter speed.

4.Or, use the or keys to select the aperture value.

5.Use the OK button to switch between aperture and shutter speed adjustment and vice versa.

6.Press the Shutter button to capture the image.

Displays the aperture and shutter speed value

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HP SW450 manual Using Aperture Priority Mode, Using Shutter Priority Mode, Using Manual Exposure