User Guide

OTHER RECORDING FUNCTIONS
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1. Align the exposure mode dial with A (Aperture
Priority).
2. Align the power/function switch with .
3. Rotate the selector dial to select the aperture
value you want.
4. Press the shutter release button to record the
image.
IMPORTANT!
• It is often difficult to obtain proper brightness when
shooting a subject that is very dark or very light. In
such a case, try different aperture settings to find the
one that produces the best results.
Aperture
Aperture Priority AE
The A Mode (aperture priority AE) is the opposite of the S
Mode. It lets you specify an aperture setting and the camera
automatically adjusts shutter speed accordingly. A larger ap-
erture decreases depth of field, which is the zone of sharp
focus in a scene. Conversely, a smaller aperture increases
depth of field.
Large Aperture Small Aperture
• Note that a smaller number indicates a larger aperture, and
a larger number indicates a smaller aperture.
■ Aperture Settings
Aperture
Brightness
Focus
Larger Smaller
F2.0 • F2.3 • F2.8 • F4.0 • F5.6 • F8.0
Brighter Darker
Shallower Deeper