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Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)
In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutter
speed for optimal exposure. Rotate the mode dial to A.
Lever
• Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of
¿ eld (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 ¿ eld.
Setting the aperture value
Reducing aperture value
• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve optimal
exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
The subject is
30"
30" F5.6
F5.6
underexposed.
The subject is
8000 F5.6
8000
F5.6
overexposed.
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
• When using a ¿ xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g [ISO] (P. 57)
Preview function
You can preview the focus range (depth of ¿ eld). While pressing the preview button, the
aperture is stopped down to the set aperture value.
Front dial
Dial
r
o
Rear dial
F2
F3.5
F5.6
F8.0
Status
• Decrease the aperture value.
• Increase the aperture value.
• If the warning display does not disappear,
the metered range of the camera is
exceeded. A commercially available ND
¿ lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is
required.
Position of the lever
1
Exposure
ISO
compensation
Aperture value
White balance
I S O
400
A
0.0
0.0
250 F5.6
250
Aperture value
When shooting using live
view
Increasing aperture value
F16
Action
2
5
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N
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