101SQW0550Recording modeTaking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speedTaking pictures by setting the aperture value(Aperture-Priority AE Mode)When the aperture value is increased, the range of depth in focus expands, and thepicture shows up clearly from the position of the camera to the background. When theaperture value is reduced, the range of depth in focus shrinks, and the background canget blurry.1 Set mode dial to [ ]2 TZ100/TZ101Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value• The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.(→50)• When you rotate the control ring or rear dial, an exposure meteris displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, the numericvalues of the aperture are shown in red.Aperture valuesthat can be set*1 Shutter speed set (seconds)F2.8 - F8.060 - 1/2000(When the mechanical shutter is used)1 - 1/16000(When the electronic shutter is used)*1 You may not be able to select some values depending on zoomposition.TZ80/TZ81Rotate the control dial to set the aperture value• The operation can also be performed by rotating the control ring.(→51)• When you rotate the control ring or control dial, an exposuremeter is displayed. If the correct exposure is not achieved, thenumeric values of the aperture are shown in red.Aperture valuesthat can be set*1 Shutter speed set (seconds)F3.3 - F8.04*2 - 1/2000(When the mechanical shutter is used)1*2 - 1/16000(When the electronic shutter is used)*1 You may not be able to select some values depending on zoomposition.*2 Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.250 125 60 30 158.05.62.8 4.0Aperture valueExposure meter●If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numericvalues of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.