
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images. Dstands for “Manual”.
Set the mode dial to D.
Make the setting.
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Standard
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Indicator
●Turn the Êdial to set the shutter speed, or turn the Ï ring to set the aperture value.
XThe set exposure level appears on the indicator. You can check the difference against the standard exposure level.
XWhen 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. 95).
•If you use the zoom after making settings or changing the composition, the exposure level may change.
•Depending on the shutter speed or aperture value set, the screen brightness may change. If the flash mode is set to h, the screen brightness will not change.
•If you press the o button while holding down the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed and aperture value will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings).
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