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Recording
Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed
Recording Mode:
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.
1Set the mode dial to [ ].
2Set the aperture value by rotating the rear dial or
the front dial.
AAperture value
BExposure meter
•The effects of the set aperture value will not be visible on the recording screen. To
check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P91)
•The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the
playback screen.
•Rotate the front/rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. Unsuitable areas of the range are
displayed in red.
•If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink
when the shutter button is pressed halfway.
•When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate
the front/rear dial settings. At positions other than [A], the ring setting takes priority.
Aperture-Priority AE Mode
Aperture value:
Reduces
Aperture value:
Increases
It becomes easier to
defocus the
background.
It becomes easier to
maintain focus as far
as the background.
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