26EnShootingExposure modeMode dial lockThis camera has different exposure modes, which can be switched using the modedial. Rotate the mode dial while holding down the mode dial lock to change thesetting.Mode dialP : Program shootingThe camera sets the optimum aperture value and shutter speed automaticallyaccording to the subject brightness.You can also perform program shift as needed to change the combination of apertureand shutter speed while keeping the correct EV (exposure value).A : Aperture priority shootingThe camera sets the optimum shutter speed automatically for the aperture value youhave selected. When you decrease the aperture value (F-number), the camera willfocus within a shorter range (shallow depth of field) and produce a picture with a blurredbackground. Conversely, when you increase the aperture value, the camera will focusover a wider range in the forward and backward directions (more depth of field),producing a picture with clear focus throughout the image area. Before shooting, youcan use the preview function to check how the background will look in your picture.Rotate the main dial or sub dial toset the aperture value.Small aperture (F-number is increased)Large aperture (F-number is decreased)Main dialSub dial1 E-1 Ba-EN P1 03.7.8 5:56 PM Page 26
