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 handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure.

* <a> stands for Manual.

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Select <a>.

Press the <W> button and turn the <6/5> dial to select <a>.

Set the desired shutter speed.

While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <6> dial.

Set the desired aperture.

Make sure the power switch is set to <J>.

While looking at the top LCD panel, turn the <5> dial.

You can also set it with the <O> button and <6/5> dial.

4 Focus the subject.

Press the shutter button halfway.

X The exposure setting will be displayed. On the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator <s> indicates the current exposure level relative to the standard exposure index <a>.

5Set the exposure and take the picture.

Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture.

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