Olympus EZ-M1240 - Choosing Aperture (Aperture Priority Mode)

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Choosing aperture ( Aperture Priority mode)
A mode is a shooting mode where you choose the aperture and let the camera
automatically adjust to the appropriate shutter speed. Set the mode dial to A to set the
aperture value. Larger apertures (lower F-numbers) decrease depth of fi 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 fi eld.
Aperture value
Wi-Fi
250250 F5.6
3838
L
N
A
S-IS AUTO S-IS AUTO
FHD
F
60
P
1:02:031:02:03
100 %
ISO-A
400
• The functions that can be set using the dial differ depending on the Fn lever position.
Dial
Fn lever position
12
r
Exposure compensation ISO
o
Aperture value White balance
Setting the aperture value
Decreasing aperture value  Increasing aperture value
F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F11
• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve correct
exposure.
Warning display
example (blinking)
Status Action
60"
60"
F5.6
F5.6
The subject is
underexposed.
• Decrease the aperture value.
8000
8000
F5.6
F5.6
The subject is
overexposed.
• Increase the aperture value.
• If the warning display does not disappear,
the metered range of the camera is
exceeded. A commercially available ND
fi lter (for adjusting the amount of light) is
required.
• The aperture value at the moment when its indication blinks varies with the lens type and
focal length of the lens.
• When using a fi xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g “Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO)” (P. 42, 51)