Canon 9443a002 - EOS 1Ds Mark II Digital Camera SLR, Instruction Manual, Page: 90 / 180

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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 Select < a > on the LCD panel.
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Hold down the <
W
> button and
turn the <
6
> dial to select < a >.
Then let go of the button.
2 Turn the <
7
> switch to <
1
>.
3 Turn the <
6
> dial to set the
shutter speed and turn the <
5
>
dial to set the aperture.
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To set the aperture, you can also
press the <
O
> button and turn the
<
6
> dial.
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Focus the subject.
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Press the shutter button halfway.
s The exposure setting will be displayed.
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On the right of the viewfinder, the
exposure level indicator <
s
> indicates
the current exposure level relative to
the standard exposure index <
a
>.
a
Manual Exposure