Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. D stands for “Manual”.
Aperture
Value
Shutter Speed
Exposure Level Indicator Standard Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Set the mode dial to D.
Make the setting.
●Turn the Ê dial to set the shutter speed, or turn the Ï ring to set the aperture value.
The set exposure level appears on the indicator. You can check the difference against the standard exposure level.
When the difference is more than ±2 stops, the set exposure level appears in orange. When you press the shutter button halfway,
•The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. 91).
•If you use the zoom after making settings or change the composition, the exposure level may change.
•Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the monitor brightness may change. If the flash is set to h, the monitor brightness will not change.
•If you press the o button while holding down the shutter button halfway, the shutter mode or aperture setting (whichever was not adjusted in Step
2)will be automatically adjusted to obtain the correct exposure. However, the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings.
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