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A MODE - APERTURE PRIORITY
A Mode Flash
When the
Press the flash-mode button to turn the flash on.
• The camera will automatically set the shutter speed to 1/90 (flash sync. speed).
• Refer to Flash Range (page 32) to determine the aperture and the flash range.
To cancel the flash, push the flash down.
Aperture Control
Large Aperture | Small Aperture |
The size of the aperture (lens opening) determines the depth-
Large apertures (small numbers) limit the depth of field to a narrow range in front of and behind the point of focus. A narrow depth of field is used when you want to place greater visual emphasis on your main subject by blurring the background, as in the case of portraits. Small apertures (large numbers) provide greater depth of field, bringing an increasingly greater range into focus. A large depth of field is important when you are photographing landscapes to ensure that the entire scene is sharp.
•Usable apertures will depend on the aperture range of the lens you are using.
46 | 47 |