a: Manual Exposure
4 Set the exposure.
Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture. If the difference with the standard exposure exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display < 
> or < 
>.
5Take the picture.
If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to obtain a standard exposure given the shutter speed and aperture set. Therefore, you may not obtain the desired exposure effect.
In [z2: Auto Lighting Optimizer], if the checkmark <X> for [Disable during man expo] is removed, it can be set in the <a> mode (p.146). When ISO Auto is set, you can press the <A> button to lock the ISO speed. After recomposing the picture, you can see the exposure level difference on the exposure level indicator (p.22) compared to when you pressed the <A> button.
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