Advanced

Aperture-priority AE

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

1 Rotate the front dial to the left or right to set the aperture value.

ISO100

3

F2.8

2 Take a picture.

F3.2 1/30

•If the direct exposure compensation function (P93) is activated, the way in which the dial is operated changes. The explanation here shows the direct exposure compensation function deactivated as an example.

•Refer to P59 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

•Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.

•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode.

•The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to

[AUTO] or [ ]. (P85) (The ISO

sensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100] when you switch from [AUTO] to Aperture-priority AE or Shutter-priority AE.)

•The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure is not adequate.

Shutter-priority AE

When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.

1 Rotate the rear dial to the left or right to set the shutter speed.

ISO100

3

1/30

2 Take a picture.

F3.2 1/40

•If the direct exposure compensation function (P93) is activated, the way in which the dial is operated changes. The explanation here shows the direct exposure compensation function deactivated as an example.

•Refer to P59 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

•The brightness of the screen may differ from the brightness of the actual pictures. Check the pictures using the review function or playback mode.

•You cannot set the following items in Shutter-priority AE.

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DMC-FZ50, DMCFZ50K specifications

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