FujiFilm FinePix F30 User Manual page 52

Setting the Shooting Mode
CAUTION
4
SET SET
F 8 F 8 0
4
Lit red
SET SET
---- ---- F 5.6 F 5.6 0
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When the correct exposure
N 25 25
cannot be obtained with
ISO 200 ISO 200
selected aperture setting, the
shutter speed appears in red.
When this occurs, adjust the
aperture setting again.
When the brightness of the
N 25 25
subject is outside the camera's
ISO 200 ISO 200
brightness metering range,
"---" appears as the shutter
speed. When this occurs,
press the shutter button down
halfway to measure the light
level again.
Aperture
By adjusting the aperture, you can change the depth of focus
(depth of field). Selecting a larger number of aperture (closed)
obtains a larger depth of focus. Selecting a smaller number of
aperture (open) has the area in front of and behind the subject
out of focus.
Closed
Main subject
Open
The area in front of and
behind the subject is also in
focus in the shot.
The area in front of and
behind the subject is out of
focus.