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Please note: When working with a lens that is equipped with an aperture ring,
the aperture ring has to be set to “A” (automatic) to use the automatic exposure
modes. When aperture is set using this ring, the automatic functions are not
available, and the shutter time has to be set manually.
Programmed
Auto Exposure
The optimum combination of shutter speed and aperture value is
calculated automatically by the camera system.
Shutter Priority
The user sets the shutter time, while the camera system adapts the
corresponding aperture value automatically.
Aperture Priority
The user defines the aperture, and the camera system adapts the
corresponding shutter time automatically.
Manual
Exposure
Set the exposure manually with the control wheels at the hand grip:
use the Front Control Wheel W1 to set the aperture value; use the Rear
Control Wheel W2 to set the shutter speed.
Bulb (Option)
Pressing the Release Button B1 opens the shutter. Releasing the
Release Button B1 closes the shutter.
Toggle ( Option)
Pressing the Release Button B1 for the first time opens the shutter,
pressing the Release Button B1 for the second time closes the shutter.
AE-Lock (B7)
When Automatic Exposure is selected, pressing the button AE-Lock B7
blocks the automatic adaptation of the exposure values.
When Manual Exposure is selected, pressing the button AE-Lock B7
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