D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
You can set both the shutter speed and aperture value to achieve the exposure you want. D stands for “Manual”.
Set the camera to D.
●Set the mode dial to 6, and turn the  dial to select D.
Select Ω.
●Press the m button, and select Ω in the FUNC. menu.
Make the setting.
Shutter speed
Aperture value
Correct exposure indicator
Exposure level mark
●Turn the Âdial to select a shutter speed (Tv), then press the qrbuttons to set the aperture value (Av), and press the m button.
●The set values will synchronize, the exposure level mark will move, and you can check how far off the exposure is from the correct level.
●If the difference from the correct level is more than ±2, the exposure level mark will turn red. Pressing the shutter button halfway will cause [+2] or
When attaching the camera to a tripod for taking shots with long exposure times, you are recommended to set [IS Mode] to [Off] (p. 145).
•The correct exposure is determined by the selected metering mode (p. 87).
•If you use the zoom, or change the composition after making the setting, the exposure level mark may move.
•The brightness of the screen will change depending on the shutter
speed, and aperture value settings. However, the brightness of the screen will not change if the flash is set to h.
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