MULTI-FUNCTION RECORDING

EXPOSURE MODES

The three exposure modes allow extensive control over image making: program, aperture priority, and manual exposure. Exposure modes are set in the Basic section of the multi-function recording mode menu (p. 50).

PROGRAM

The program exposure mode controls both the shutter speed and aperture to ensure perfect exposures. The sophisticated exposure system allows the photographer the freedom to shoot without having to worry about the technical details of exposure settings. The shutter speed and aperture values of the exposure are displayed on the monitor. If shutter speed and aperture displays turn red, the scene is beyond the exposure control range of the camera.

APERTURE PRIORITY – A

The photographer selects the aperture and the camera sets the appropriate shutter speed to ensure correct exposure. When aperture priority is selected, the aperture value on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow icon appears next to it. If the LCD monitor is turned off, the aperture value is fixed at the last setting and cannot be changed. The flash will not fire if set to an autoflash mode; to use the flash, set the flash mode to fill-flash (p.30).

Use the left/right keys of the controller (1) to set the desired aperture value. Press the shutter-release button to activate the exposure system; the corresponding shutter speed will be displayed on the monitor.

The aperture value can be changed in two steps: f/3.0 and f/6.7 at the lens’ wide-angle position, f/3.6 and f/8.0 at the lens’ telephoto position. As the

lens is zoomed, the aperture will automatically shift. If the aperture value is beyond the shutter-

speed range, the shutter-speed display will turn red on the monitor. For more on the aperture and image control, see page 62.

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