Advanced57VQT0X92Aperture-priority AESet the aperture value to a higher numberwhen you want a sharp focus background.Set the aperture value to a lower numberwhen you want a soft focus background.1 Rotate the front dial to the left orright to set the aperture value.2 Take a picture.• If the direct exposure compensationfunction (P93) is activated, the way inwhich the dial is operated changes. Theexplanation here shows the directexposure compensation functiondeactivated as an example.• Refer to P59 for the available aperturevalues and the shutter speed.• Set the aperture value to a higher numberwhen the subject is too bright. Set theaperture value to a lower number whenthe subject is too dim.• The brightness of the screen and therecorded pictures may differ. Check thepictures using the review function orplayback mode.• The ISO sensitivity cannot be set to[AUTO] or [ ]. (P85) (The ISOsensitivity is automatically set to [ISO100]when you switch from [AUTO] toAperture-priority AE or Shutter-priorityAE.)• The aperture value and the shutter speeddisplayed on the screen turn red when theexposure is not adequate.Shutter-priority AEWhen you want to take a sharp picture of afast moving subject, set with a fastershutter speed. When you want to create atrail effect, set to a slower shutter speed.1 Rotate the rear dial to the left orright to set the shutter speed.2 Take a picture.• If the direct exposure compensation function(P93) is activated, the way in which the dialis operated changes. The explanation hereshows the direct exposure compensationfunction deactivated as an example.• Refer to P59 for the available aperturevalues and the shutter speed.• The brightness of the screen may differfrom the brightness of the actual pictures.Check the pictures using the reviewfunction or playback mode.• You cannot set the following items inShutter-priority AE.ISO 1003F2.81/30F3.2ISO10031/30F3.2 1/40