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SHUTTER PRIORITY (S) EXPOSURE MODE
The photographer selects the shutter speed and the camera sets the appropriate aperture to ensure correct exposure. When shutter priority is selected, the shutter speed on the monitor turns blue and a double arrow indicator appears next to it. The shutter speed can be set between 1/2000 and 4 seconds. If the shutter speed is beyond the aperture range, the aperture display will turn red. The flash mode can be set to
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Shooting Tips
Use the up/down keys of the controller (1) to set the shutter speed. Press the shutter- release button partway down to activate the exposure system; the corresponding aperture will be displayed on the monitor.
The shutter speed and aperture control more than the exposure. The shutter speed determines how sharp a moving subject is. The aperture controls the depth of field; the area in front of the camera that appears sharp. For more on exposure controls, see the Short Guide to Photography on page 66.
Camera notes
When the shutter speed is one second or longer, the shutter sound indicates both the begining and end of the exposure.
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