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Q9
How do I use the A, S, and M modes that are shown on the mode dial?
A9
The following procedures explain how to use each mode.


A A(Aperture Priority) mode
In this mode, you select the aperture and other settings are adjusted accordingly.

S S(Shutter Speed Priority) mode
In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly.

M M(Manual Exposure) mode
This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings.
 • "AUTO" cannot be selected for the "ISO Sensitivity" setting while M is selected for the recording mode.
 • The maximum exposure time while ISO80 is selected whole shooting with the M mode is 250 seconds.

NOTE
 • You may not be able to achieve the brightness you want when shooting an image that is very dark or very bright.
 • The displayed ISO sensitivity, shutter speed or aperture value will turn orange when you half-press the shutter button if the image is overexposed or underexposed.
  • The "Auto Flash" and "Red Eye Reduction" flash modes are not supported while A, S, or M is selected for the recording mode. If you want the flash to fire, select "Flash On" as the flash mode.
   A (Aperture AE) mode, S (Shutter Speed AE) mode, M (Manual Exposure) mode.
 • Continuous Shutter (CS) shooting is supported in the A (Aperture Priority), S (Shutter Speed Priority), and M (Manual Exposure) modes. Note, however, that the selectable exposure time may become shorter if the camera's internal temperature becomes high.
 • At an exposure time of 10 seconds or longer, the time it takes to record an image will be double that of the exposure time.

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