64tMode A (Aperture-Priority Auto)In aperture-priority auto, you choose the aperture while the camera automaticallyselects the shutter speed that will produce the optimal exposure. Large apertures(low f-numbers) reduce depth of field, blurring objects behind and in front of themain subject. Small apertures (high f-numbers) increase depth of field, bringing outdetails in the background and foreground. Short field depths are generally used inportraits to blur background details, long field depths in landscape photographs tobring the foreground and background into focus.To take photographs in aperture-priority auto:1 Rotate the mode dial to A.2 Choose an aperture.Aperture is shown in the viewfinder andinformation display. Rotate the commanddial to choose the desired aperture fromvalues between the minimum andmaximum for the lens.3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.Large aperture (f/5.6) Small aperture (f/22)Mode dialCommand dial
