Choosing aperture (Aaperture-priority mode)

In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter speed for optimal exposure.

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Rotate the mode dial to A.After pressing the Fbutton (F), use FGto choose the aperture.

•Exposure compensation can also be adjusted using the control dial.

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Aperture value

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•Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of field (the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details. Smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) increase depth of field.

When the

 

 

 

When the

aperture

 

 

 

aperture

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value

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(f-number) is

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increased

 

 

 

 

 

Preview function

Fn button

Rbutton

The Fn and Rbuttons can be used to preview depth of field.

 

 

If [Preview] is assigned to any of these buttons using the

 

 

[;Function] or [RFunction] option in the custom menus,

 

 

you can press and hold the button to stop aperture down to the

 

 

selected value and preview depth of field (the distance behind

 

 

and in front of the focus point that appears to be in focus) in the

 

 

monitor. [Button Function]: g“Customizing camera settings”

 

 

(P. 81)

 

 

%Tips

•Using the control dial to adjust aperture. [dLock]: Changing the roles of the control dial. [Dial Function]: g“Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)

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