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In this mode, you set both the shutter
speed and aperture value as desired. To
determine the exposure, refer to the
exposure level indicator in the viewfinder
or use a handheld exposure meter. This
method is called manual exposure.
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<
a
>
stands for Manual.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
a
>.
2
Set the desired shutter speed.
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While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <
6
> dial.
3
Set the desired aperture value.
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Set the <
4
> switch to <
J
>, and
while looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <
5
> dial.
4
Focus the subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway.
s
The exposure setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
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The exposure level icon <
s
> lets you
see how far you are from the standard
exposure level.
a
Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark
Standard exposure index
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a
Manual Exposure
5
Set the exposure.
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Check the exposure level and set the
desired shutter speed and aperture
value.
6
Take the picture.
: Standard exposure level.
: To set it to the standard
exposure level, set a slower
shutter speed or a larger
aperture.
: To set it to the standard
exposure level, set a faster
shutter speed or a smaller
aperture.
If the exposure level mark <
s
> blinks at the <
G
> or <
F
> level, it indicates
that the exposure level exceeds the standard exposure by ±2 stops.