98In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutterspeed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subjectbrightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smalleraperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall withinacceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/number (larger aperture hole)will make less of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.* <f> stands for Aperture value (aperture opening).1 Set the Mode Dial to <f>.2 Set the desired aperture.While looking at the LCD panel, turnthe <6> dial.3 Focus the subject.Press the shutter button halfway.X The shutter speed is set automatically.4 Check the viewfinder display andshoot.As long as the shutter speed is notblinking, a standard exposure will beobtained.f: Aperture-Priority AESharp foreground and background(With a high aperture f/number: f/32)Blurred background(With a low aperture f/number: f/5.6)COPY