Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value

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

Shutter

Speed

Standard

Aperture Value

Set the mode dial to D.

Make the setting.

∆Press the o button to choose the shutter

speed or aperture value.

∆Turn the  dial to set a 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.

Exposure Level

Exposure Level

Exposure Level Indicator

When you press the shutter button

halfway, “–2”or “+2” appears in orange.

•The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method chosen (p. 86).

•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 screen brightness may change. If the flash is raised and set to h, the screen brightness will not change.

•If you press the obutton while holding down the shutter button halfway, the shutter speed or aperture value (whichever is not set in Step 2), will automatically adjust to obtain the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained depending on the settings).

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