Olympus Pen E-PL9 - 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. Rotate the mode dial to A and
then use the control dial to select an 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
250250 F5.6
L
N
A
S-IS ONS-IS ON
ISO-A
200
F
FHD
30p
1023
1:02:03
0.0
Exposure
compensation
amount
• After pressing the F (F) button, you can also use FG to choose the aperture.
• Exposure compensation (P. 68) can be adjusted by rotating the control dial or by
pressing the F (F) button and then using HI.
Setting the aperture value
Decreasing aperture value  Increasing aperture value
F2.8 F4.0 F5.6 F8.0 F11
(Decreasing depth of fi eld)  (Increasing depth of fi eld)
• The shutter speed display will blink if the camera is unable to achieve correct exposure.
When using a fi xed [ISO] setting, change the setting. g “Changing ISO sensitivity
(ISO)” (P. 77)
Warning display
example (blinking)
Status Action
60"
60"
F5.6
F5.6
The subject is
underexposed.
Decrease the aperture value.
4000
4000
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.