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s: Conveying the Subject’s Movement
 To freeze the motion of a fast-moving subject
Use a fast shutter speed such as 1/4000 sec. to 1/500 sec.
  To blur a running child or animal and convey an impression of 
motion
Use a medium shutter speed such as 1/250 sec. to 1/30 sec. Follow 
the moving subject through the viewfinder and press the shutter 
button to take the picture. If you use a telephoto lens, hold it steady 
to prevent camera shake.
  To blur a flowing river or fountain
Use a slow shutter speed of 1/30 sec. or slower. Use a tripod to 
prevent hand-held camera shake.
 
Set the shutter speed so that the aperture display does not blink.
If you press the shutter button halfway and change 
the shutter speed while the aperture is displayed, 
the aperture display will also change to maintain the 
same exposure (amount of light reaching the image 
sensor). If you exceed the adjustable aperture 
range, the aperture display will blink to indicate that 
the standard exposure cannot be obtained.
If the exposure will be too dark, the maximum aperture (smallest 
number) will blink. If this happens, turn the < 6> dial to the left to 
set a slower shutter speed or increase the ISO speed.
If the exposure will be too bright, the minimum aperture (highest 
number) will blink. If this happens, turn the < 6> dial to the right to 
set a faster shutter speed or decrease the ISO speed.
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set 
automatically (autoflash exposure)  to match the automatically-set 
aperture. The shutter speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec.
Shooting Tips
D  Using the Built-in Flash
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To blur the background or to make everything near and far look sharp, 
set the Mode Dial to  (Aperture-priority AE) to adjust the depth of 
field (range of acceptable focus).
*  stands for Aperture value, which is the si ze of the diaphragm hole inside the lens.
1Set the Mode Dial to .
2Set the desired aperture.
 The higher the f/number, the wider 
the depth of field where sharper focus 
is obtained in both the foreground 
and background.
  Turning the < 6> dial to the right will 
set a higher f/number (smaller 
aperture opening), and turning it to 
the left will set a lower f/number 
(larger aperture opening).
3Take the picture.
  Focus and press the shutter button 
completely. The picture will be taken 
with the selected aperture.
f : Changing the Depth of Field
Sharp foreground and background
(With a high aperture f/number: f/32)Blurred background
(With a low aperture f/number: f/5.6)
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.
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f: Changing the Depth of Field
 When using an aperture with a high f/number or shooting in low 
light scenes, note that camera shake can occur.
A higher aperture f/number will make the shutter speed slower. 
Under low light, the shutter speed can be as long as 30 sec. In such 
cases, increase the ISO speed and hold the camera steady or use a 
tripod.
  The depth of field depends not only on the aperture, but also on 
the lens and on the subject distance.
Since wide-angle lenses have a wide depth of field (range of 
acceptable focus in front of and behind the point of focus), you need 
not set a high aperture f/number to obtain a sharp picture from the 
foreground to the background. On the other hand, a telephoto lens 
has a narrow depth of field.
The closer the subject, the narrower the depth of field. A farther 
subject will have a wider depth of field.
  Set the aperture so that the shutter speed display does not 
blink.
If you press the shutter button halfway and change 
the aperture while the shutter speed is displayed, 
the shutter speed display will also change to 
maintain the same exposure (amount of light 
reaching the image sensor). If you exceed the 
adjustable shutter speed range, the shutter speed 
display will blink to indicate that the standard 
exposure cannot be obtained.
If the picture will be too dark, the “ 30” (30 sec.) shutter speed 
display will blink. If this happens, turn the  dial to the left to set 
a lower aperture f/number or increase the ISO speed.
If the picture will be too bright, the “ 4000” (1/4000 sec.) shutter 
speed display will blink. If this happens, turn the < 6> dial to the 
right to set a higher aperture f/number or decrease the ISO speed.
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f: Changing the Depth of Field
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set 
automatically to match the set aperture (autoflash exposure). The 
shutter speed will be set automatically between 1/200 sec. - 30 sec. to 
suit the scene’s brightness.
In low light, the main subject is exposed with the automatic flash, and 
the background is exposed with a slow  shutter speed set automatically. 
Both the subject and background look properly exposed (automatic 
slow-speed flash sync). If you ar e handholding the camera, keep it 
steady to prevent camera shake. Using a tripod is recommended.
To prevent a slow shutter speed, under [ z1: Flash control ], set 
[Flash sync. speed in Av mode ] to [1/200-1/60 sec. auto ] or [1/200 
sec. (fixed) ] (p.219).
The aperture opening (diaphragm) changes only at the moment when 
the picture is taken. Otherwise, the aperture remains fully open. 
Therefore, when you look at the scene through the viewfinder or on the 
LCD monitor, the depth of field will look narrow. Press the depth-of-field preview button 
to stop down the lens to the current 
aperture setting and check the depth of 
field (range of acceptable focus).
D Using the Built-in Flash
Depth of Field Preview N
While looking at the Live View image (p.146) and holding down the depth-of-
field preview button, you can change the aperture and see how the depth of 
field changes.
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You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. 
While referring to the exposure level  indicator in the viewfinder, you can 
set the exposure as desired. This  method is called manual exposure.
*  stands for Manual.
1Set the Mode Dial to < a>.
2Set the ISO speed (p.92).
3Set the shutter speed and aperture.
  To set the shutter speed, turn the 
 dial.
 
To set the aperture, hold down the 
 button and turn the  dial.
4Focus the subject.
  Press the shutter button halfway.
X The exposure setting will be 
displayed in the viewfinder.
  The exposure level mark < h> 
indicates how far the current 
exposure level is from the standard 
exposure level.
5Set the exposure and take the picture.
  Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and 
aperture.
  If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2 stops from 
the standard exposure, the end of the exposure level indicator 
will display  or < J> in the viewfinder. (On the LCD monitor, if 
the exposure level exceeds ±3 stops, < I> or < J> will be 
displayed.)
a : Manual Exposure

< O > + < 6>
Exposure level markStandard exposure index
If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter speed 
and aperture to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, you may not obtain 
the desired exposure effect.
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a: Manual Exposure
To obtain a correct flash exposure, the flash output will be set 
automatically (autoflash exposure)  to match the manually-set aperture. 
The shutter speed can be set from 1/200 sec. to 30 sec. or < BULB>.
A bulb exposure keeps the shutter open 
for as long as you hold down the shutter 
button. It can be used to photograph 
fireworks and other subjects requiring 
long exposures.
In step 3 on the preceding page, turn the 
< 6 > dial to the left to set < BULB>. 
The elapsed exposur e time will be 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
I  Using the Built-in Flash
BULB: Bulb Exposures
  In [z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer], if the checkmark < X> for [ Disable 
during man expo] is removed, it can be set in the < a> mode (p.125).
 
When ISO Auto is set, you can press the  button to lock the ISO speed.  After recomposing the picture, you can see the exposure level difference 
on the exposure level indicator (p.22, 23) compared to when you pressed 
the < A> button.
  During the bulb exposure, do not point the lens toward the sun. The 
sun’s heat can damage the camera’s internal components.
  Since bulb exposures produce more noise than usual, the image may 
look a little grainy.
  When [ z3: Long exp. noise reduction ] is set to [Auto] or [Enable ], 
noise generated by the long exposure can be reduced (p.127).
  If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed will be ISO 400 (p.94).
 For bulb exposures, using a tripod and Remote Switch (sold separately, 
p.308) is recommended.
  You can also use a remote controller (sold separately, p.307) for bulb 
exposures. When you press the remote controller’s transmit button, the 
bulb exposure will start immediately  or 2 sec. later. Press the button 
again to stop the bulb exposure.
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Four methods (metering modes) to measure the subject’s brightness 
are provided. Normally, evaluative metering is recommended.
In Basic Zone modes, evaluative metering is set automatically.
1Select [Metering mode].
  Under the [z 2] tab, select [Metering 
mode ], then press < 0>.
2Set the metering mode.
  Select the metering mode, then press 
.
q Evaluative metering 
This is a general-purpose metering mode suited 
even for backlit subjects. The camera sets the 
exposure automatically to suit the scene.
w  Partial metering
Effective when the background is much brighter 
than the subject due to backlighting, etc. The 
gray area in the left figure is where the 
brightness is metered to obtain the standard 
exposure.
r  Spot metering
This is for metering a spec ific part of the subject 
or scene. The gray area in the left figure is 
where the brightness is metered to obtain the 
standard exposure. This metering mode is for 
advanced users.
q  Changing the Metering ModeN
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q Changing the Metering Mode N
e Center-weighted average metering
The brightness is metered at the image center 
and then averaged for the entire scene. This 
metering mode is for advanced users.
  With  q (evaluative metering) and  e (center-weighted average 
metering), the metering range is almost the same as with viewfinder 
shooting.
  With  w (partial metering) and  r (spot metering), the metering 
range slightly differs from view finder shooting. The approximate 
metering ranges are as shown below:
* The figures show when [ Grid 2 m] is set. The metering ranges are not 
displayed on the LCD monitor.
Metering Range During Live View Shooting
Partial metering Spot metering
With  q (evaluative metering) during viewfinder shooting, the exposure 
setting will be locked when you press the shutter button halfway and focus is 
achieved. With  w (partial metering), r  (spot metering), and e (center-
weighted average metering), exposure setting is set at the moment of 
exposure. (The exposure setting is not  locked when you press the shutter 
button halfway.) During Live View shooting, the exposure setting is set at the 
moment of exposure, regardless of the metering mode setting.
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Set exposure compensation if the exposure (without flash) does not come out 
as desired. This feature can be used in Creative Zone modes (except <
a>). You can set the exposure compensation up to ±5 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
Making it brighter:Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the right. 
(Increased exposure)
Making it darker: Hold down the < O> button and 
turn the < 6> dial to the left. 
(Decreased exposure)
X As shown in the figure, the exposure 
level is displayed on the LCD monitor 
and in the viewfinder.
  After taking the picture, cancel the 
exposure compensation by setting 
it back to 0.
Setting Exposure Compensation N
O Setting Exposure Compensation
Increased exposure for a brighter image
Decreased exposure for a darker image
 The exposure compensation amount di splayed in the viewfinder goes up 
to only ±2 stops. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2 
stops, the end of  the exposure level indicator will display <
I> or .
  If you want to set exposure compensation exceeding ±2 stops, setting it 
with [ z2: Expo.comp./AEB ] (p.121) or with the Quick Control screen 
(p.44) is recommended.
Dark exposure Increased exposure for a brighter image
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Setting Exposure CompensationN
Set flash exposure compensation if  the flash exposure of the subject 
does not come out as desired. You can set the exposure compensation 
up to ±2 stops in 1/3-stop increments.
1Press the  button. ( 7 )
X The Quick Control screen will appear 
(p.44).
2Select [ y].
 Press the < S> key to select [ y*].
X [Flash exposure comp.] will be 
displayed at the bottom.
3Set the exposure compensation amount.
  To make the flash exposure brighter, 
turn the < 6> dial to the right 
(increased exposure). To make it 
darker, turn the < 6> dial to the left 
(decreased exposure).
X When you press the shutter button 
halfway, the < y> icon will appear in 
the viewfinder.
  After taking the picture, cancel the 
flash exposure compensation by 
setting it back to 0.
y  Flash Exposure Compensation
If [z 2: Auto Lighting Optimizer ] (p.125) is set to any setting other than 
[ Disable ], the image may look bright  even if a decreased exposure 
compensation or decreased flash  exposure compensation is set.
You can also set flash exposure compensation with [ Built-in flash settings] 
in [ z 1: Flash control] (p.220).
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