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aperture priority
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aperture priority
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(Miscellaneous Technologies / Photography) Photog an automatic exposure system in which the photographer selects the aperture and the camera then automatically sets the correct shutter speed Compare shutter priority


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5% of viewfinder area) (3) Center weighted average value metering Exposure modes: (1) tv (time value) Shutter speed priority (2) av (aperture value) Aperture-priority (3) Auto depth of field priority (4) Full Auto mode (5) Manual mode ISO speed range: Equivalent to 100, 200, 400, 800, 1000 Exposure compensation: (1) AEB +/- 2 stops in 1/2 or 1/3 stop increments.
Aperture-Priority Mode Aperture-priority mode is probably the most popular manual mode allowing you to specify how wide the camera's shutter opens, and the camera automatically takes care of the other settings (shutter speed or flash) to create a correct exposure.
The ISO range is 80-3200 and there are 25 different shooting modes on offer, including Shutter-priority, Aperture-priority and Manual shooting modes for those who desire greater control.
 
 
 
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