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Function Reference
This camera features five exposure modes along with the picture modes.
Use the mode dial (p.104) to change the exposure mode.
Changing the Exposure Mode
Exposure
Mode
Description
Exposure
Compen-
sation
Change
Shutter
Speed
Change
Aperture
e
(Program)
Shutter speed and aperture are
automatically set for taking
pictures at the proper exposure.
Yes No No
b (Shutter
Priority)
Set shutter speed and use to
express moving subjects. Take
pictures of fast moving subjects
that look still or subjects that look
lively.
Yes Yes No
c
(Aperture
Priority)
Set aperture and use when you
want to adjust the depth of view.
Use to blur the background.
Yes No Yes
a (Manual)
Combine set shutter speed and
aperture to create the picture you
have in mind.
No Yes Yes
p (Bulb)
Use to capture images that
require slow shutter speeds such
as fireworks and night scenes.
No No Yes
Setting the Meter Operating Time
Set the metering time in [Meter Operating Time] in the [A Custom]
menu (p.100). The default setting is [1 (10 sec)].
1
10 sec Set to 10 seconds.
2
3 sec Set to 3 seconds.
3
30 sec Set to 30 seconds.