Still Images
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode)
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shutter Speed” (=162) and “Aperture” (=162).
1Enter [D] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [D].
• After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level |
may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. |
• Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter |
speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the |
same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [h]. |
• With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, ISO speed is [ ] and |
cannot be changed. |
• To have the setting you did not configure in step 2 (whether shutter |
speed or aperture value) automatically adjusted to obtain standard |
exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the <b> |
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Before Use
Common Camera Operations
Basic Guide
Advanced Guide
1 | Camera Basics |
2 | Auto Mode |
Aperture
Shutter Speed Value
Standard
Exposure Level
Exposure Level Mark
Exposure Level
Indicator
2Configure the setting.
zzPress the <b> button, choose
adjustment of shutter speed or aperture value, and turn the <5> dial to specify a value.
zzAn exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level.
zzThe exposure level mark is shown in orange when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 2 stops.
| button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some |
| settings. |
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• | [D]: Manual |
• | Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method |
| (=55). |
3 | Other Shooting |
Modes | |
4 | P Mode |
5 ModeTv, Av, and M | |
6 | Playback Mode |
7 | |
8 | Setting Menu |
9 | Accessories |
10 | Appendix |
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