Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”.

Aperture Value

Shutter Speed

Standard

Exposure Level

Exposure Level

Exposure Level Indicator

Set the mode dial to D.

Choose a setting.

zPress the o button to choose the shutter speed or aperture value.

zTurn the 5 dial to set a value.

XThe set exposure level appears on the indicator. You can check the difference against the standard exposure level.

XWhen the difference is more than ±2 stops, the set exposure level appears in orange. When you press the shutter button halfway, “–2” or “+2” appears in orange.

•The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. 95).

•If you use the zoom or change the composition after making settings, the exposure level may change.

•Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value set, the screen brightness may change. If the flash is raised and set to h, the screen brightness will not change.

•If you press the obutton while holding down the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed or aperture value (whichever is not chosen in Step 2), will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings).

104