Choosing aperture (Aperture Priority mode)
A mode is a shooting mode where you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust to the appropriate shutter speed.
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Rotate the mode dial to A.
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Rotate the control dial to select an aperture value.
1 Aperture value
2 Exposure compensation amount
- After pressing the F (F) button, you can also use FG to choose the aperture.
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Exposure compensation can be adjusted by rotating the control dial or by pressing the F (F) button and then using HI.
Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of field (the area in front of or behind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details. Smaller apertures (higher F-numbers) increase depth of field.
Setting the aperture value
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The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve correct exposure.
When using a fixed [ISO] setting, change the setting.
Warning display example (blinking)/Status | Action |
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The subject is underexposed. |
Decrease the aperture value. |
The subject is overexposed. |
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