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

1Set the Mode Dial to <a>.

2Set the ISO speed (p.120).

3Set 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 downward, then turn the <6> or <5> dial.

4Focus 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.

5Set the exposure and take the picture.

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

If the exposure level exceeds ±3 stops from the standard exposure, the end of the exposure level indicator will display <I> or <J>.

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