Specifications

APERTURE-PRIORITY AE PHOTOGRAPHY
In aperture-priority AE photography. the camera automatically sets correct shutter speeds according to a pre-
selected f-stop number and brightness of subjects. This is suitable for photography taking advantage of specific
depth-of-field results as in portraits or scenery pictures.
1. Set the Shutter Speed Dial to "A".
2. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set the desired f-stop number. The f-stop number can be
seen in the bottom area of the viewfinder through the Aperture Relay Port. (Fig. 51 )
When the Shutter Speed Indicator is in the orange range, the shutter speed is too
slow. Select a new f-stop number or mount the camera on a tripod or other suitable
platform.
* When overexposure mark (A) or underexposure mark (a) appears in the viewfinder, exposure is not correct. Turn
the F-Stop Ring to change the f-stop number.
SHUTTER BIAS PROGRAM AE PHOTOGRAPHY
The shutter bias program AE photography is a combination of the program AE photography and shutter speed
priority AE photography. Use this mode to avoid shutter speeds lower than the pre-selected shutter speed as in
sports photography.
For example, set the Shutter Speed Dial at 250 to avoid any shutter speed slower than 1/250 second.
When the subject is bright enough, any shutter speed between 1/250 and 1/2000 sec. will be selected according to
the brightness of the subject, and you can see the selected shutter speed as well as fstop number in the viewfinder.
If the brightness of the subject is not enough even at full-open aperture, a slower shutter speed is automatically
selected to obtain correct exposure. In this case, the Shutter Speed Indicator blinks to warn that a slower shutter
speed than 1/250 is selected. (Fig. 52)
1. Turn the F-Stop Ring to set to "P".
2. Turn the Shutter Speed Dial to set the desired shutter speed.