User Manual
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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Checking the effects of the aperture value and shutter speed 
(Preview Mode)
Recording mode: 
You can use Preview Mode to check the effects of the selected aperture value and shutter 
speed.
 • Checking the effect of the selected aperture value: This enables you to check the 
depth of field (focus range) by physically narrowing the lens aperture blades to the 
aperture value used for the actual recording.
 • Checking the effect of the selected shutter speed: This allows you to check motion 
in a scene by displaying the screen at the shutter speed used for the actual recording.
1
Assign [Preview] to the function button (→46)
 • The following step is an example of assigning [Preview] to the [Fn3] button.
2
Press the [Fn3] button to switch the confirmation screen
 • Every time you press the [Fn3] button, the screen switches.
Normal recording screen
Aperture effect preview 
screen
Effect of aperture value: ○
Effect of shutter speed: –
Shutter speed effect 
preview screen
Effect of aperture value: ○
Effect of shutter speed: ○
Fn3 
Shtr Speed Effect added.
Fn3 
Preview completed.










