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Shutter-Priority AE

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s: Shutter-Priority AE In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster shutter speed can freeze the action of a moving subject. A slower shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of motion. * stands for Time value. Blurred motion (Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.) Frozen action (Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.) 1 Set the Mode Dial to . 2 Set the desired shutter speed. While looking at the LCD panel or through the viewfinder, turn the dial. 3 Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. X The aperture is set automatically. 4 Check the viewfinder display and shoot. As long as the aperture is not blinking, a standard exposure will be obtained. 117

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In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically
sets the aperture to obtain the standard exposure matching the
brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster
shutter speed can freeze the action of a moving subject. A slower
shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of
motion.
* <
s
> stands for Time value.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
s
>.
2
Set the desired shutter speed.
While looking at the LCD panel or
through the viewfinder, turn the
<
6
> dial.
3
Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
The aperture is set automatically.
4
Check the viewfinder display and
shoot.
As long as the aperture is not
blinking, a standard exposure will be
obtained.
s
:
Shutter-Priority AE
Blurred motion
(Slow shutter speed: 1/30 sec.)
Frozen action
(Fast shutter speed: 1/2000 sec.)