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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] mode: ±
Taking Pictures with Set Aperture
(Aperture-priority AE)
Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set
the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.
∫ Aperture-priority AE
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Depending on the zoom magnification, some of the aperture values cannot be selected.
Note
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Slide bar can be hidden (P66).
• Brightness of the LCD monitor may differ from the actual picture recorded. Please confirm in
playback mode.
• If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn in red when the
shutter button is pressed halfway.
• Set the aperture value larger if it is too bright, and set the aperture value smaller if it is too dark.
• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
Slide the [REC]/[PLAYBACK] selector switch to [¦/!], and then
press [MODE].
Touch [APERTURE PRIORITY].
Touch the aperture set bar.
A Aperture Set Bar
B Exposure Compensation Set Bar
• Exposure (P67) can be compensated by touching the
exposure compensation set bar. Touch the exposure
compensation value you want to set.
Available Aperture Value (W)
(Per 1/3 EV)
Shutter Speed (Sec)
F8.0 8 to 1/2000
F7.1 F6.3 F5.6 8 to 1/1600
F5.0 F4.5 F4.0 8 to 1/1300
F3.5 F3.2 F2.8 8 to 1/1000
Take the pictures.