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Recording mode
Taking pictures using the exposure control modes , , , and
Checking the effects of aperture value and shutter speed
([Preview] Mode)
Available in the following modes:
The effects of the aperture and shutter speed settings can be checked by using the
Preview Mode.
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Confirming the effects of the aperture:
You can check the depth of field (in-focus
range) before taking a picture. This is achieved by closing the diaphragm to the
aperture value you set.
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Confirming the effects of shutter speed:
Movement sharpness can be checked by
displaying what the picture will look like that is taken with the shutter speed you set. In
the case of faster shutter speeds, the display in the shutter speed preview will be like a
time-release film. It is used in cases such as stopping the movement of running water.
1
Assign [Preview] to the desired function button.
(→37)
•The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn1] button.
2
Press the [Fn1] button to switch the confirmation screen.
•Every time you press the [Fn1] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording screen
Effect of the aperture
Effect of the shutter speed
Shtr Speed Effect On
Fn1
Shtr Speed Effect Off
Fn1
Depth of field characteristics
Recording
conditions
Aperture value
Lower
Higher
Focal length
(zoom position)
Longer (Tele)
Shorter (Wide)
Distance to a subject
Closer
Further
Depth of field
(in-focus range)
Shallower
Example:
When you want to take
a picture with a blurred
background etc.
Deeper
Example:
When you want to take
a picture with everything
in focus including the
background etc.
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You can take a picture even when [Preview] Mode is activated.
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The range in which you can check the effect of a selected shutter speed is between 8s and
1/16000s.
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