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 handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure.

stands for manual.

1 Set the Mode Dial to < >.

Turn the <> dial to set the desired

2 shutter speed.

3

Set the aperture.

Turn the < > switch to < >, then turn the < >

dial to set the desired aperture.

Focus on the subject.

4 Press the shutter button down halfway.

sThe exposure level indicator appears in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.

The exposure level icon < > lets you see how far you are from the standard exposure level.

Exposure level mark

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Canon EOS 10D instruction manual Manual Exposure, Focus on the subject