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Advanced (Recording pictures)
[REC] Mode: 
Taking pictures by specifying the aperture/shutter 
speed
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.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture 
value.
A Aperture Value
•
It will switch between aperture setting operation and 
Exposure Compensation operation every time the 
rear dial is pressed.
Take a picture.
When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter 
speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.
Set the mode dial to [ ].
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter 
speed.
B Shutter Speed
•
It will switch between shutter speed setting operation 
and Exposure Compensation operation every time 
the rear dial is pressed.
Take a picture.
Note
•
Refer to P83 for the available aperture values and the shutter speed.
• The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures using the 
Playback Mode.
• Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE 
Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim.
• The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red when the exposure 
is not adequate.
• We recommend using a tripod when the shutter speed is slow.
• [‹] cannot be set for Shutter-Priority AE.
 Aperture-Priority AE
 Shutter-Priority AE