M MANUAL EXPOSURE

Set both the shutter speed and aperture value according to the indication of the exposure meter. You can change the exposure, as you desire.

1

Set the “D”-Dial to the “Drive-Area” (P.14).

2

Set the “Mode”-Selector to the “M” position.

3

Press the shutter button “Half-Way” to verify the focus, and select the desired aperture value by turning the “C” –Dial and Shutter Speed by turning the “S” –Dial.

4

Verify the settings in the viewfinder.

If you want to determine the exposure value using the Camera’s Exposure Meter

Rotate the “Mode” Selector to the M position. When you press the shutter button “Half-way”, the shutter speed and aperture value are displayed in the viewfinder, and the display indicates the difference between selected exposure and the correct exposure. Such as

1.5

0.0 3.0

1.5Step Below (under exposure) Correct Exposure

3.0Over (over exposure)

The Exposure Meter can display the exposure error up to ± 3 stops from correct exposure in 0.5 steps. If the exposure error is more than 3stops, the Exposure Meter will blink.

CAUTION !!

￿The range of available slow shutter speeds varies depending on the ISO setting (P.52). At ISO 100, shutters speeds up to 15 sec. can be used. At ISO 200 and 400, shutter speeds up to 1 sec. can be used. Bulb setting is only available at ISO 100.

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