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In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the
viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This
method is called manual exposure.
* <
a
> stands for Manual.
1
Set the shooting mode to <
a
>.
Press the <
W
> button and turn
the <
6
> or <
5
> dial to select
<
a
>.
2
Set the shutter speed and
aperture.
To set the shutter speed, turn the
<
6
> dial.
To set the aperture, turn the <
5
>
dial.
You can also set the aperture by
pressing the <
O
> button, then
turning the <
6
> or <
5
> dial.
If you cannot set the shutter speed or
aperture, set the power switch to
<
1
>, then turn the <
6
> or <
5
>
dial.
3
Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
X
The exposure setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
top LCD panel.
On the right of the viewfinder, the
exposure level indicator < > indicates
the current exposure level relative to
the standard exposure index <
a
>.
a
: Manual Exposure
Shutter speed
Aperture
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