A (Aperture-Priority) Mode - Nikon FA Instruction Manual

BASIC OPERATION

A (APERTURE-PRIORITY) MODE

Set the mode selector to A.
1.
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Set the lens to the desired f-
2.
number. Although each number
on the lens aperture ring has a click
stop, you can also set the ring to inter-
mediate settings. Note that small
apertures give greater depth of feild,
while large apertures restrict the zone
of sharp focus to the main subject.
The shutter speed dial can be set at
any position except M250 and B
Confirm that automatic multi-
3.
pattern metering is in opera-
tion by making sure that the metering
control button is in the normal "out"
position and the red index is not
on top (refer to page 40 for more
information).