Advanced (Recording pictures)

[REC] Mode:

Taking pictures by specifying the aperture / shutter speed

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.

Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [].

Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the aperture value.

Take a picture.

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.

Set the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [!], and then set the mode dial to [].

Tilt the joystick towards 3/4 to set the shutter speed.

Take a picture.

Note

•Refer to P82 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.

•The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the review function or Playback Mode.

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

•We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.

•[ ] cannot be set for shutter-priority AE

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