
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.
Shutter speed Aperture
1Set the shooting mode to <a>.
Press the <W> button and turn the <6> or <5> dial to select <a>.
2Set the shutter speed and aperture.
To set the shutter speed, turn the <6> dial.
To set the aperture, turn the <5> dial.
You can also set the aperture by pressing the <O> button, then turning the <6> or <5> dial.
If you cannot set the shutter speed or aperture, set the power switch to <1>, then turn the <6> or <5> dial.
3 Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway. X The exposure setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel.
On the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator <> indicates the current exposure level relative to the standard exposure index <a>.
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