Mode A: Aperture-Priority AE
Choose an aperture and let the camera adjust shutter speed for
optimal exposure.
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Rotate the mode dial to A.
A will appear in the display.
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Rotate the lens aperture ring to choose an aperture.
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If the lens is not equipped with an aperture ring or if the aperture
ring is in the A position, aperture can be adjusted by rotating the
front command dial.
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The roles played by the front command dial can be changed us-
ing D BUTTON/DIAL SETTING > COMMAND DIAL SETTING.
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If the correct exposure cannot be achieved at the selected aperture,
shutter speed will be displayed in red.
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If the subject is outside the metering range of the camera, the shutter
speed display will show "– – –".
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Rotate the mode dial only after pressing the dial lock release to re-
lease the dial.
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Aperture can be adjusted even while the shutter button is pressed
halfway.
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