Panasonic DMC-GM5 Advanced Owners Manual - Page 88

3. Recording Modes Taking Pictures by Specifying the Aperture/ Shutter Speed Recording Mode: • The effects of the set aperture value and shutter speed will not be visible on the recording screen. To check on the recording screen, please use [Preview]. (P93) • The brightness of the screen and the recorded pictures may differ. Check the pictures on the playback screen. Aperture-Priority AE Mode When you set the aperture value, the camera automatically optimizes the shutter speed for the brightness of the subject. 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. A Aperture value B Exposure meter • It will switch between aperture setting operation and Exposure Compensation operation every time the rear dial is pressed. SS 60 30 15 8 4 F 4.0 5.6 8.0 11 16 8.0 AB Aperture value: Reduces It becomes easier to defocus the background. Aperture value: Increases It becomes easier to maintain focus as far as the background. • Rotate the rear dial to display the exposure 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. 88