Nikon COOLPIX8800 A Aperture-Priority Auto, 1/60, F2.8, Aperture and Zoom, Faster Shutter Speeds

A: Aperture-Priority Auto

In aperture-priority auto, aperture is controlled by rotating the command dial; shutter speed is set automatically by the camera in response to lighting condi- tions. Aperture varies in increments equivalent to 1/3 EV (1/3 step); depending on the zoom position, the camera can achieve apertures as large as f/2.8 or as small as f/8.0.

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		8M			8M
1/60	F2.8	126	1/60	F7.1	126
Select mode A.			Select aperture.

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Frame picture, focus, and shoot.

If the selected aperture would result in the picture being under- or over-exposed, the aperture display in the monitor or electronic viewfinder will flash when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another aperture and try again.

An aperture of f/8.0 may not be available at some zoom positions. For smaller apertures, try zooming the camera out.

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Aperture and Zoom

The maximum and minimum values for aperture are determined by the camera lens and zoom setting. Unless On is chosen for Zoom options > Fixed aperture ( 102), aperture will change as the camera is zoomed in or out. If the second-highest aperture setting is selected with the camera zoomed all the way out and the camera is then zoomed in, the camera will vary the f/-number to maintain aperture at the second-high- est setting for the current zoom position.

Faster Shutter Speeds

Depending on the amount of light available, it may be possible to achieve shutter speeds as high as 1/3,000 s by selecting an aperture of f/7.4 (maximum zoom) or between f/5.0 and f/8.0 (widest angle).

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