Aperture-priority ae mode, P117) – Panasonic DMC-G5 User Manual

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Recording

Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/
Shutter Speed

Recording Mode:

Set the aperture value to a higher number when you want a sharp focus background. Set the
aperture value to a lower number when you want a soft focus background.

1

Set the mode dial to [

].

2

Rotate the rear dial to set the aperture value.

•

It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation
every time the rear dial is pressed.

•

The effects of the set aperture value will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on
the recording screen, please use [Preview].

(P115)

Note

•

The brightness of the

screen

and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the

playback screen.

•

Rotate the rear dial to display the [Expo.Meter]. Unsuitable areas of the range are displayed in red.

•

If the exposure is not adequate, the aperture value and the shutter speed turn red and blink when
the shutter button is pressed halfway.

•

When using a lens having an aperture ring, set the position of the aperture ring to [A] to activate the
rear dial setting. At positions other than [A], the ring setting will take priority.

Aperture-Priority AE Mode

Aperture value:
Reduces

Aperture value:
Increases

It becomes easier to defocus
the background.

A Aperture value
B Exposure meter

It becomes easier to maintain
focus as far as the background.

SS

SS

F

F

60

4

11

16

22

8

15

30

22

22

22

A

B

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