Panasonic DMCG5KK, F0612MC0 Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed, 117

Recording

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed

Recording 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.

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Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

Aperture value:

Reduces

It becomes easier to defocus the background.

SS	60	30	15	8	4
F	11	16	22
	22
	A			B

AAperture value B Exposure meter

Aperture value:

Increases

It becomes easier to maintain focus as far as the background.

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

•The effects of the set aperture value will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P115)

Note

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

•Rotate the 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 rear dial setting. At positions other than [A], the ring setting will take priority.

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