Panasonic Lumix DMC-ZS5 Operating Instructions Manual page 56

Determine ape_ure and record
[APERTUREopR[OR[TY] Mode
Recording Mode:
When recording, you can control the range of focus (depth of field) to meet your recording
purposes.
Shutter speed is automatically adjusted to be appropriate for the set aperture value.
Aperture value
Set tO _ (recording)
Set to A([APERTURE-PRIORITY] Mode)
Determine aperture value
EXPOSURE• When the aperture value is
increased, the range of depth in
focus expands, and the picture
,_,_ shows up clearly from the position
of the camera to the background.
• When the aperture value is
reduced, the range of depth
,4_,, in focus shrinks, and the
EXPOSURE background can get blurry.
• When the picture is too bright
or too dark or there is incorrect
exposure, the numbers for the
aperture value and shutter speed
are shown in red.
==Aperture values that can be set
Aperture value Shutter speeds (seconds) set on this camera
F4.0 - F6.3 8 - 1/2000
F3.5 8 - 1/1600
F3.3 8 - 1/1300
• Aperture values that can be set vary depending on the zoom position. (The above table
is at Max. W)
_, LCD monitor brightness may vary from the actual still picture recorded.
_ If too bright, increase the aperture, and if too dark, reduce the aperture.
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