69# Adjusting the Aperture# Adjusting the ApertureYou can affect the brightness of your recordings or change the depth of field by adjusting the aperture. Forexample, use a small aperture value for a shallow depth of field that isolates the subject in focus and nicely blursthe background. Available aperture values will vary depending on the lens attached to the camcorder.The camcorder offers 3 ways to adjust the aperture. By default, the camcorder is set to manual aperture. Theaperture mode can only be changed when a lens compatible with automatic aperture is attached to thecamcorder.Manual aperture: Adjust the aperture value manually using the control dial on the camcorder or on the grip unit,or remotely, using the Wi-Fi Remote application.Momentary automatic aperture - Push Auto Iris: During manual aperture, press an assignable button or use theWi-Fi Remote application to temporarily adjust the aperture automatically.Automatic aperture*: The camcorder adjusts the aperture automatically.* Available only with lenses compatible with automatic aperture (A 192).Manual ApertureUsing the Control DialYou can adjust the aperture value of an EF lens using the control dial on thecamcorder or that on the grip unit. You can select the function assigned toeach control dial independently.By default, both control dials’ function is set to aperture control. If it hasbeen changed, follow the procedure below to set a control dial’s function to[Iris] in advance.To assign aperture control to a control dial1 Open the [Control Dial] (control dial on the camcorder) or [Grip Ctrl Dial](control dial on the grip unit) submenu.[w Other Functions] > [Custom Function] > [Control Dial] or[Grip Ctrl Dial]2 Select [Iris] and then press SET.Operating modes:Control dial[w Other Functions][Custom Function][Control Dial][Grip Ctrl Dial][Iris]COPY
