0Using the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual modeBy using the aperture value of adjusting light volume and shutter speed, you can take pictures of desired exposure.As for the shooting modes that allows adjusting the aperture value and shutter speed, there are the aperture prioritymode, shutter speed priority mode, and manual mode.Using the Aperture Priority modeThe Aperture Priority mode allows you to manuallyset the aperture value while the camera automaticallyselects an appropriate shutter speed.1 Rotate the mode dial to A.2 Rotate the dial to adjust the aperturevalue.3 Set options.• For a list of options, refer to “Extendedshooting functions.”(p. 49)4 Align your subject in the frame and half-press [Shutter] to focus.5 Press [Shutter] to take a photo.Aperture valueThe aperture value of a lens can be adjusted to controlthe amount of light reaching the image sensor. Whenopening the aperture (reduce the aperture value),objects closer and further away than the focusedsubject will be out of focus. When closing the aperture(increase the aperture value), the range in focusexpands forward and backward.▲ Increased aperturevalue (narrow open)▲ Reduced aperturevalue (wide open)3- +2 2 31 1014 M20 F3.5 0001SFRGBISOAOISF4
