a: Manual Exposure
In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a
* <a> stands for Manual.
Standard exposure index
Exposure level mark
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Set the Mode Dial to <a>.
Set the shutter speed and aperture.
To set the shutter speed, turn the <6> dial. To set the aperture, turn the <5> dial. If it cannot be set, set the <R> switch to the left, then turn the <6> or <5> dial.
Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
XThe exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The exposure level mark <h> indicates how far the current exposure level is from the standard exposure level.
4 Set the exposure and take the picture.
Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter speed and aperture to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, you may not obtain the desired exposure effect.
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