Recording Modes

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed

Recording Mode:

The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P33)

The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen.

Available Aperture Value

Available Shutter Speed (Sec)

 

B (Bulb)¢, 60 to 1/4000th

 

(with the mechanical shutter)

F2.8 to F8.0

1 to 1/16000th

(with the electronic shutter)

 

 

¢ It can only be used with Manual Exposure

 

Mode.

 

 

Aperture-Priority AE 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 [ ].

2Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

A Aperture value B Exposure meter

It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.

SS

60

30

15

8

4

F

4.0

5.6

8.0

 

 

 

8.0

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

B

 

 

Shutter-Priority AE Mode

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.

1Set the mode dial to [ ].

2Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed. A Shutter speed

B Exposure meter

It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed.

SS

60

125

250

500

1000

F

5.6

4.0

2.8

 

 

 

 

250

 

 

 

 

 

A

 

B

 

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Panasonic DMCFZ1000 owner manual Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed, Aperture-Priority AE Mode