30Depth previewWhen you are not using the depth preview function, you can only see the subject through the camera in the condition of themaximum aperture (minimum f-number) in the shooting mode. If you use the depth of field checking function before takingpicture, you can conveniently check the depth of field in advance.1 Press the [Depth Preview] in the shooting mode.2 You can check the depth of field result actually takenthrough the display and viewfinder.What is the depth of field?When you focus on a specific subject, there is a range in whichobjects closer and further away will also be in focus. This focusedrange is called the depth of field.The wider the wide-angle lens, the higher the aperture value, thegreater the depth of field.For example, the aperture stop, f 11 is higher than f 2.8.Current position of the subjectCurrent position of the subject10 meters 6 meters 4 meters 2 meters 1 meters10 meters 6 meters 4 meters 2 meters 1 meters This refer to an appropriate range offocus when the depth of field is deep. This refer to an appropriate range offocus when the depth of field is shallow.You can set the function of a button differently by using the KeyMapping menu option. (CD-ROM User manual, page 75)Depthpreviewbutton
