My Camera > Shooting modes

S Shutter Priority mode

In Shutter Priority mode, the camera automatically adjusts the aperture value according to the shutter speed you choose. This mode is useful for capturing photos of fast-moving subjects or for creating tracer effects in a photo.

For example, set the shutter speed to over 1/500 s to freeze the subject. To make the subject appear blurred set the shutter speed to below 1/30 s.

Slow shutter speed

Fast shutter speed

1Rotate the mode dial to S.

2Press [I] to select the shutter speed.

3Rotate the navigation button to adjust the shutter speed.

4Set the desired options.

5Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to capture the photo.

In order to compensate for the reduced amount of light allowed by fast shutter speeds, open the aperture and let in more light. If your photos are still too dark, increase the ISO value.

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