Operating Instructions

Recording mode

Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and

Aperture-Priority Mode

Mode:

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a larger in-focus area (in front

of and behind the main subject), or to a lower number for the opposite

Turn the shutter speed dial to select [A] (AUTO).

Align the respective setting with the index.

Turn the aperture ring to select the aperture value.

[Aperture-Priority] Mode is set and the recording mode icon

changes to [A].

Set to the desired click-stop position.

• Use the exposure compensation dial to set a compensation

value. (→135)

Manually settable

aperture value

range

Automatically controlled shutter speed

range

F1.7 - F16

60 - 1/4000s

(When the mechanical shutter is used)

1 - 1/16000s

(When the electronic shutter is used)

You may not be able to select some values depending on the

focal length set on the lens.

605 30 15 8 4

8.0 11 16

Aperture value

Shutter speed/

aperture indication

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When you turn the aperture ring, the shutter speed/aperture indication is displayed. If the correct

exposure is not achieved, the aperture value is shown in red.

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If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and flash when

the shutter button is pressed halfway.