Instruction Manual

4. Recording Modes

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.

Set the mode dial to [ ].

Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

A Aperture Value setting

B Shutter speed/aperture indication

• Every time the rear dial is pressed while the values are displayed it will switch between

aperture and Exposure Compensation setting.

¢ Depending on the lens’ focal length setting (zoom position), some of the values cannot be

selected.

• Rotate the rear dial to display the shutter speed/aperture indication. Unsuitable areas of the

range are displayed in red.

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

when the shutter button is pressed halfway.

• The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording

screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P91)

• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures in

Playback Mode.

Aperture value: Aperture value:

Use lower values to

decrease the in-focus

area (depth of field)

Use higher values to

increase the in-focus

area (depth of field)

Available Aperture Values

Shutter Speeds

F2.8 to F8.0

60 to 1/4000s (with the mechanical shutter)

1 to 1/16000s (with the electronic shutter)

SSS

8.0

60 4

4.0 5.6 8.0

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