Av: Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the shutter speed automatically to obtain the standard exposure suiting the subject brightness. This is called aperture-priority AE. A higher f/number (smaller aperture hole) will make more of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus. On the other hand, a lower f/number (larger aperture hole) will make less of the foreground and background fall within acceptable focus.

* <f> stands for Aperture value (aperture opening).

	1 Set the Mode Dial to <Av>.
	2 Set the desired aperture. While looking at the LCD panel, turn the <> dial
	3 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. The shutter speed is set automatically
	4 Check the viewfinder display and shoot. As long as the shutter speed is not blinking, a standard exposure will be obtained.

If the “30"” shutter speed blinks, it indicates underexposure. Turn the <> dial to set a larger aperture (lower f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a higher ISO speed. If the “8000” shutter speed blinks, it indicates overexposure. Turn the <> dial to set a smaller aperture (higher aperture f/number) until the shutter speed blinking stops or set a lower ISO speed.

Aperture Display

The higher the f/number, the smaller the aperture opening will be. The apertures displayed will differ depending on the lens. If no lens is attached to the camera, “00” will be displayed for the aperture.