Shooting, Choosing aperture ( a : aperture-priority ae), 46 en – Olympus OM-D E-M1 Mark III Mirrorless Camera User Manual
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46
EN
Shooting
2
Choosing aperture
(
A
: Aperture-Priority AE)
In this mode, you choose the aperture (f/-number) and the camera automatically sets
the shutter speed for optimal exposure according to subject brightness. Lower aperture
values (larger apertures) reduce the depth of the area that appears to be in focus
(depth of
fi
eld), blurring the background. Higher aperture values (smaller apertures)
increase the depth of the area that appears to be in focus in front of and behind the
subject.
Lower aperture values…
Higher aperture values…
F5.6
F4.0
F2.8
F8.0
F11
…reduce depth of
fi
eld and increase
blur.
…increase depth of
fi
eld.
1
Rotate the mode dial to
A
.
2
Choose an aperture.
• At default settings, aperture is selected by rotating the
rear dial.
• The shutter speed selected automatically by the camera
will appear in the display.
3
Take pictures.
100
%
ISO-A
200
S-IS AUTO
S-IS AUTO
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Y
F
Y
F
250 F5.6 0.0
Aperture value