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You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.
D stands for "Manual".

Set the mode dial to D.

Make the setting.
Press the o button to select the shutter
speed or aperture value.
Turn the  dial to set a value.
XThe set exposure level appears on the
indicator. You can check the difference to
the standard exposure level.
XWhen the difference is more than ±2
stops, the set exposure level appears in
red. When you press the shutter button
halfway, "-2" or "+2" appears in red.
D Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Aperture Value
Standard Exposure Level
Indicator
Exposure Level
The standard exposure is calculated according to the selected metering
method (p.88).
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.