Panasonic DMC-G10 Operating Instructions - Page 84

Advanced (Recording pictures) [REC] Mode: ±´ Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed [ ] Aperture-priority AE Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value. • It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed. • Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. (P127) Take a picture. [ ] Shutter-priority AE When you want to take a sharp picture of a fast moving subject, set with a faster shutter speed. When you want to create a trail effect, set to a slower shutter speed. Set the mode dial to [ ]. Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed. • It will switch between shutter speed setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed. • Rotate the rear dial to display the [EXPO.METER]. (P127) Take a picture. Note • The brightness of the LCD monitor/Viewfinder and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen. • Set the aperture value to a higher number when the subject is too bright in Aperture-Priority AE Mode. Set the aperture value to a lower number when the subject is too dim. • When you use a lens with an aperture ring, the setting for the rear dial becomes effective if you rotate the aperture ring to the [A] position and the aperture ring setting takes priority if you rotate the aperture ring to a position other than [A] in Aperture-Priority AE Mode. • The aperture value and the shutter speed displayed on the screen turn red and blink when the exposure is not adequate. 84 VQT2S62