Setting the Exposure for Shooting (j, k, l, m Modes)

k (Shutter-Priority Auto) Mode

The user chooses the shutter speed; the camera selects the aperture value automatically. The shutter speed can be set in a range from a maximum speed of 1/1500 to two seconds.

Rotate the mode dial to k.

More on Shooting

Rotate the command dial to choose a shutter speed value.

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Focus and shoot.

In the default setting, the camera automatically selects one or more of the nine focus areas containing the subject closest to the camera. When the subject is in focus, the focus area (active focus area) lights in green (maximum of nine areas) (A95).

Notes on k (Shutter-Priority Auto) Shooting

When the subject is too dark or too bright, it may not be possible to obtain the appropriate exposure with the set shutter speed. In such cases, the shutter speed indicator blinks when the shutter-release button is pressed halfway. Choose another shutter speed and try again. At shutter speeds of 1/4 second or slower, noise may appear in the image. In such situations, the shutter speed indicator lights in red. Setting Long exposure NR (A102) to On is recommended.

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Shutter Speed

The control range of the shutter speed differs depending on the ISO sensitivity setting. Additionally, the range is restricted during continuous shooting (A107).