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In this mode, photographs are taken with the priority given to aperture. The camera automatically sets the shutter
speed according to the aperture.
A small aperture value produces a portrait photo with an out-of-focus background. The smaller the aperture value,
the more out-of-focus the background becomes.
A large aperture value produces sharp images on both close objects and distant objects like landscapes. The
larger the aperture value, the larger the area for sharp images.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Press or to adjust the aperture value.
The setting range is as follows: F8 / F5.6 / F4 / F2.8 / F2.3 / F2.0
The aperture value and the shutter speed corresponding to that
value are displayed on the LCD monitor. If the appropriate
combination cannot be set even if the shutter speed is adjusted to its
limit, the shutter speed is displayed in red. Photography, however, is
possible in this state.
Press to reduce aperture size. Press to increase aperture size.
Note: The larger the F value, the smaller the aperture size become
and vice versa.
Exposure compensation ( Page 69) using or , and manual
setting ( Page 72) or film speed setting ( Page 78) using ENTER
are also possible.
Compose the picture, press the shutter button down half way, and press it down
fully. Page 41
Photography in the Aperture-priority Mode
Aperture value Shutter speed