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 “Specifications” (=303).

Aperture Value Shutter Speed

Standard

Exposure Level

Exposure Level

Mark

Exposure Level

Indicator

1Enter <D> mode. zzSet the mode dial to <D>.

2Configure the setting.

zzTurn the <z> dial to set the shutter speed, and turn the <7> dial to set the aperture value.

XXAn exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level.

XXThe exposure level mark is shown in orange when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 2 stops. “–2” or “+2” is displayed in orange in the lower right when you press the shutter button halfway.

•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].

•To have both the shutter speed and aperture value automatically adjusted to obtain standard exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the < > button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some settings.

•With shutter speeds of 1.3 seconds or slower, ISO speed is [] and cannot be changed.

164