Pentax K-m/K2000 - Manual (Page 98)

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Set aperture for controlling the depth of field. The depth of field is deeper
and the front and back of the focused object is clear when aperture is set
to a large value. The depth of field is shallower and the front and back of
the focused object is blurred when aperture is set to a small value.
Shutter speed is automatically set to appropriate exposure depending on
the aperture value.
1 Effect of Aperture and Shutter Speed (p.85)
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Set the mode dial to c.
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Turn the e-dial and adjust the
aperture value.
The shutter speed and aperture value
are displayed in the viewfinder and
status screen.
Using the c (Aperture Priority) Mode
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AWB ISO
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