M M (Manual Exposure) mode

This mode gives you total control over aperture and shutter speed settings.

1Press [SET] to open the Control Panel.

2Use [8] and [2] to select A (aperture), and then press [SET].

3Use [8] and [2] to change the aperture setting, and then press [SET].

4Use [8] and [2] to select S (shutter speed), and then press [SET].

5Use [8] and [2] to change the shutter speed setting, and then press [SET].

S S (Shutter Speed Priority) mode

In this mode, you select the shutter speed and other settings are adjusted accordingly.

1Press [SET] to open the Control Panel.

2Use [8] and [2] to select S (shutter speed), and then press [SET].

3Use [8] and [2] to change the shutter speed setting, and then press [SET].

• You also can select the EV shift setting located under the shutter speed setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want.

A A (Aperture Priority) mode

In this mode, you select the aperture and other settings are adjusted accordingly.

1Press [SET] to open the Control Panel.

2Use [8] and [2] to select A (aperture), and then press [SET].

3Use [8] and [2] to change the aperture setting, and then press [SET].

•You also can select the EV shift setting located under the aperture setting and then specify an exposure value (EV shift), if you want.

IMPORTANT!

•In the S mode, ISO sensitivity (page 51) always operates according to its “Auto” setting. The ISO sensitivity setting cannot be changed while in the S mode.

•The flash > (Auto Flash) and ¥ (Red Eye Reduction) flash modes are not supported while A, S, or M is selected for the recording mode. If you want the flash to fire, select < (Flash On) as the flash mode.

•The displayed ISO sensitivity, shutter speed or aperture value will turn red when you half-press the shutter button if the image is overexposed or underexposed.

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