Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual mode

Using the Aperture Priority mode

The Aperture Priority mode allows you to set the aperture value manually while the camera automatically selects an appropriate shutter speed.

1 Rotate the mode dial to A.

2 Rotate the navigation button to adjust the aperture value.

•See page 44 for more information about the aperture value.

3 Set options.

•For a list of options, refer to “Shooting options”. (p. 64)

4 Align your subject in the frame, and then half-press [Shutter] to focus.

5 Press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

When you set the ISO option to Auto, the shutter speed may not change automatically to match the aperture value. In this case, the camera finds an appropriate exposure value by changing the ISO option automatically when you capture a photo. To set the ISO option manually, press [m], and then select a ￿ ISO ￿ an option.

Extended functions 45