A-MODE – APERTURE PRIORITY

Aperture Control

Large Aperture

Small Aperture

(small f-number)

(large f-number)

The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-of-field in the final image as well as the intensity of the light falling on the film. Depth-of-field is the range in front of and behind the focus point that appears sharp in the final image. In the viewfinder, only the plane the camera is focused on will appear sharp. The photographed image however, will have a depth-of-field corresponding to the selected aperture.

Large apertures (small numbers) limit the depth-of-field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. Set a larger aperture when photographing portraits to make your subject stand out from the background.

Small apertures (large numbers) provide greater depth-of-field. Set a small aperture when photographing landscapes to ensure your entire scene is sharp.

• Usable apertures will depend on the aperture range of the lens you are using.

S-MODE – SHUTTER PRIORITY

In S-mode, you select the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture required for proper exposure. Use S-mode when you want to control the blur caused by subject movement.

1. Turn the function dial to .

2. Press the function button and

turn the control dial until S appears in the data panel.

3. Turn the control dial to select the shutter speed.

• The number 60, or 125, displayed in the data panel stands for 1/60th or 1/125th of a second.

•The seconds indicator appears in the viewfinder and data panel if the shutter speed is one second or longer.

If the aperture display in the data panel blinks, the required setting is outside the aperture range of the lens. Turn the control dial until the blinking stops.

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