I have recently purchased a Nikon Coolpix 990. When using the Aperture Priority Mode or Manual Mode, I find that the lower limit of the F-Stops changes. On some occasions I can open the aperture up to F-2.5 and on other occasions I can only open the aperture up to 3.6 for example. Can anyone explain to me why the control changes from session to session?

-- Jim Hardiman (hardiman@sympatico.ca), May 28, 2000

Answers

It depends on where the focal length of the lens is set to. The short end allows a wider aperture than the telephoto end.

-- Steve (milwaukeechrome@aol.com), May 28, 2000.

I meant to say a larger aperture, not wider.

-- Steve (milwaukeechrome@aol.com), May 28, 2000.