Canon EOS 5D Mark II Instruction Manual - Page 88
Aperture-Priority AE
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f Aperture-Priority AE In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to suit the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A larger aperture opening (smaller f/number) will result in a blurred background ideal for portraits. This occurs because a lower f/number decreases the depth of field (range of acceptable focus). On the other hand, a smaller aperture opening (larger f/number) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. A smaller aperture opening increases the depth of field. * stands for Aperture value. With a large aperture opening With a small aperture opening 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired aperture value. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the dial. It can be set in 1/3-stop increments. 3 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. X The shutter speed is set automatically. 4 Check the viewfinder display and shoot. As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, the exposure will be correct. 88