A Aperture Priority Mode - Samsung NX500 User Manual

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A Aperture Priority mode

In Aperture Priority mode, the camera automatically calculates shutter
speed according to the aperture value you choose.
You can adjust the depth of field (DOF) by changing the aperture value.
This mode is useful for taking portraits, flowers, or landscape shots.
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1
Rotate the mode dial to A.
2
Scroll command dial 1 or command dial 2 to adjust the
aperture value.
You can also assign other functions to command dials 1 and 2.
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You can also adjust the aperture value by pressing [f], moving to
the aperture value, and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging
your finger on the screen.
3
Set the desired options.
4
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
capture the photo.
In low-light settings, you may need to increase the ISO sensitivity to prevent
blurred photos.
To set the minimum shutter speed, in Shooting mode, press [m]
Minimum Shutter Speed an option.
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