Reference Manual
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Shooting features
, , , and modes
The camera can blur the subject’s background intentionally, or bring the subject,
f
oreground, and background into focus.
• Small f-number (larger aperture)
f/2.8
• Large f-number (smaller aperture)
f/8
Shutter speed and f‑numb
er
•
The control range of the shutter speed diers depending on the zoom position,
f‑number, or ISO sensitivity setting.
•
The f‑number of this camera also changes depending on the zoom position.
•
When zooming is performed after the exposure is set, exposure combinations or the
f‑number may be changed.
•
Large apertures (expressed by small f-numbers) let more light into the camera, and small
apertures (large f-numbers) let less light. The smallest f-number represents the largest
aperture, and the largest f-number represents the smallest aperture.
•
The closer the lens is to the telephoto zoom position, the smaller the aperture range
becomes.
Setting exposure when recording movies
When r
ecording movies in
, , , , or , the shutter speed and f-number that you set
ar
e not applied. When the mode dial is rotated to
(Movie manual), you can set the
exposur
e for movie recording.
Notes about setting exposure
When the subjec
t is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate
exposure. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator or f‑number indicator ashes when the