M-MODE – MANUALFlash with M mode

In M mode, the flash will not fire automatically. When you want to use the flash, pop-up the built-in flash or attach an accessory flash.

•The camera’s automatic flash metering system will ensure proper exposure.

1

Press the flash-mode button

to pop-up the built-in
flash.

• will appear on the data panel.

2

To select the shutter speed,

turn the control dial.

• The maximum shutter speed is 1/90 sec when using flash. The shutter speeds slower than 1/90 can be used

P MODE

Select P mode when you want to give your full attention to your subject and composition by letting the camera control both the shutter speeds and aper- ture. The P mode software analyzes the subject’s size, motion, and distance as well as the focal length of the lens, then controls the shutter speed and aperture to correctly expose the scene.

1 Turn the function dial to.

2 While pressing the function

 

button, turn the control dial

 

until P appears on the data

CREATIVE EXPOSURE

panel.

 

PA Mode

3

Exposure-

compensation

button

Control dial

Canceling the Flash

To select the aperture, press the exposure-compensation button while turning the control dial .

•Refer to the flash range on page 36 to determine the aperture setting.

The aperture can be changed in P mode with the Custom 8 -2 setting.(p.109).

1

Set the camera to custom 8-2.

 

See page 105 for instructions.

2

Press the shutter-release

 

button partway down to display

 

the shutter speed and aperture

 

value. Turn the control dial to
change the aperture.

Push the built-in flash down or turn the accessory flash off.

• will be displayed on the data panel.

• The shutter speed is automatically adjusted to ensure correct exposure.

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