51ENOther shooting options2Choosing aperture (A aperture-priority mode)In mode A, you choose the aperture and let the camera automatically adjust shutterspeed for optimal exposure.1 Rotate the mode dial to A.2 After pressing the F button (F), use FG tochoose the aperture.Exposure compensation can also be adjusted usingthe control dial.•Aperture value250250 F5.6 01:02:0301:02:033838L NA +0.0+0.0ISO400HD3 Take pictures.Larger apertures (lower f-numbers) decrease depth of field (the area in front of orbehind the focus point that appears to be in focus), softening background details.Smaller apertures (higher f-numbers) increase depth of field.When theaperturevalue (f-number) isdecreasedWhen theaperturevalue(f-number) isincreasedPreview functionThe Fn and R buttons can be used to preview depth of field.If [Preview] is assigned to any of these buttons using the[; Function] or [R Function] option in the custom menus,you can press and hold the button to stop aperture down to theselected value and preview depth of field (the distance behindand in front of the focus point that appears to be in focus) in themonitor. [Button Function]: g “Customizing camera settings”(P. 81)R buttonFn button% TipsUsing the control dial to adjust aperture. [d Lock]:Changing the roles of the control dial. [Dial Function]:g “Customizing camera settings” (P. 81)••
