Extended functions 31Shutter speedShutter speed controls how long the camera's shutter remainsopen when you capture a photo. When you decrease the shutterspeed, more light enters your camera and the photo will appearbrighter. However, a slower shutter speed can also result in blurryphotos if either the subject or the camera is moving.When you increase the shutter speed, the photo will appeardarker. However, a faster shutter speed will also reduce theblurring if your subject or the camera is in motion.Slow shutter speed Fast shutter speedAperture valueThe aperture is a hole through which light is admitted. You canadjust the aperture value to control how much light reaches thelens when you capture a photo. By decreasing the aperture value(opening the aperture wider), more light will enter and objects thatare farther away will appear out of focus. This is good for close-up or portrait shots to draw attention to the main subject.Alternatively, as you increase the aperture value, objects fromnear to far are in sharp focus. This is good for landscape shots toshow the entire scope of the scene.Big aperture value Small aperture valueUsing the Aperture Priority, Shutter Priority, or Manual modeAdjust aperture value or shutter speed to control the exposure of your photos. You can use these options in the Aperture Priority, ShutterPriority, and Manual modes.