Recording mode

Taking pictures after setting the aperture value and shutter speed

Taking pictures by setting the aperture value ([Aperture-Priority] Mode)

When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and the picture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When the aperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background can get blurry.

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Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO)

Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value

[Aperture-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode icon changes to [A].

••To correct the exposure, use the exposure compensation dial to adjust the compensation value. (→135)

Aperture values

Shutter speed set (seconds)

that can be set

 

60 - 1/4000

F1.7 - F16

(When the mechanical shutter is used)

1 - 1/16000

 

 

(When the electronic shutter is used)

You may not be able to select some values depending on zoom position.

5

60

30

15

8

4

 

8.0

11

16

 

 

Exposure meter Aperture value

●●When you turn the aperture ring, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.

●●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.

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