Panasonic

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

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In [A] mode (Aperture-Priority AE mode), you can set the aperture value before recording.

The shutter speed will be automatically set by the camera.


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Smaller aperture values

It becomes easier to defocus the background.


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Larger aperture values

It becomes easier to bring everything into focus including the background.


  1. Set the recording mode to [A].

character_bullet-largeSet the mode dial. (character_referenceSelecting the Recording Mode)

  1. Set the aperture value.

character_bullet-largeRotate image_front-dial_s or image_rear-dial_s.

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  1. Start recording.

bullet02If the correct exposure is not achieved when the shutter button is pressed halfway, the aperture value and the shutter speed blink red.


character_diamondDepth of Field Characteristics

Aperture value

Small

Large

Focal length of lens

Telephoto

Wide-angle

Distance to subject

Near

More distant

Depth of field

(area in sharp focus)

Shallow (narrow)

Example: When you want to take a image with a defocused background.

Deep (wide)

Example: When you want to take a image with focus as far as the background.


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bullet02The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen.

To check the effects on the recording screen, use [Preview]. (character_referencePreview Mode)

You can set the preview of the aperture effect to constantly operate in [A] mode to check the depth of field while recording:

(character_reference[Constant Preview])

bullet02The brightness of the recording screen and of actual recorded images may differ.

Check the images on the playback screen.

bullet02When using a lens with an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to other than [A] to use the aperture value of the lens.

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bullet02You can customize dial operations:

(character_reference[Dial Set.])

bullet02The recording screen can display an exposure meter indicating the relationship between aperture value and shutter speed:

(character_reference[Expo.Meter])

bullet02When a supported lens is being used, stops for setting the aperture value with the aperture ring can be changed:

(character_reference[Aperture Ring Increment])