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 commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure.

* <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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