Av : aperture-priority ae, Set the shooting mode to < av, Set the desired aperture – Canon EOS-1D Mark IV User Manual

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Av : Aperture-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the desired aperture and the camera sets the

shutter speed automaticaliy to obtain the correct exposure suiting the
subject brightness. This is cailed aperture-priority AE. A higher f/

number (smalier aperture hoie) wili make more of the foreground and
background fali within acceptabie focus. On the other hand, a iower f/
number (larger aperture hole) will make less of the foreground and
background fall within acceptable focus.
* <Av>

stands for Aperture value (aperture opening).

Blurred background

(With a large aperture opening)

Sharp foreground and background

(With a small aperture opening)

I

Av

Set the shooting mode to < Av>.

• Press the <MODE> button and turn

the <iS/0> dial to select <

Av>.

Set the desired aperture.

• While looking at the top LCD panel,

turn the <^Sl> dial.

Focus the subject.

• Press the shutter button halfway.

► The shutter speed is set automatically.

Check

the

viewfinder

display

and

shoot.

• As long as the shutter speed is not

blinking, the exposure will be correct.

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