Exposur
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EN
The camera sets the optimum aperture value automatically for the shutter speed you have
selected. Set the shutter speed depending on the type of effect you want. A higher shutter
speed allows you to capture a fast-moving subject without blur, and a slower shutter speed
blurs a moving subject, creating a feeling of speed or motion.
Set the mode dial to
S
and turn the control dial to set the shutter speed.
The picture looks blurred:
j
The possibility of camera shake spoiling your picture increases greatly during macro or ultra-
telephoto shooting. Raise the shutter speed or use a monopod or tripod to stabilize the camera.
The aperture value is blinking:
j
The optimum exposure cannot be obtained. For details, see “Exposure warning
display” (
g
P. 123).
Shutter priority shooting
TIPS
A fast shutter
speed can freeze
a fast action
scene without any
blur.
A slow shutter
speed will blur a
fast action scene.
This blurring will
give the
impression of
dynamic motion.
Viewfinder
Aperture value
Shutter speed
AF confirmation
mark
Shooting mode
Slower shutter speed
Faster shutter speed
