2 Select the aperture value (F- number) with the control dial.

•Smaller F-number: The foreground and background of the subject are blurred. Larger F-number: The subject and its foreground and background are also focused on.

•You cannot check the blurring of an image in the viewfinder. Check the recorded image and adjust the aperture.

Aperture (F-number)

3 Adjust the focus and shoot the subject.

The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to obtain correct exposure.

•When the camera judges that the proper exposure is not obtained with the selected aperture value, the shutter speed flashes. In such cases, adjust the aperture again.

Shutter speed

Shooting techniques

•The shutter speed may become slower depending on the aperture value. When the shutter speed is slower, use a tripod.

•The flash range differs according to the aperture value. When you shoot with the flash, check the flash range (page 73).

•To blur the background more, use a telephoto lens or a lens that is equipped with a smaller diaphragm (bright lens).

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