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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 handheld exposure meter.
This method is called manual exposure.
* <
a
> stands for Manual.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <
a
>.
2
Set the shutter speed and
aperture.
To set the shutter speed, turn the
<
6
> dial.
To set the aperture, set the power
switch to <
J
>, and turn the <
5
>
dial.
3
Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
X
The exposure setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
The exposure level mark <
s
> lets you
see how far you are from the
standard exposure level.
4
Set the exposure.
Check the exposure level and set the
desired shutter speed and aperture.
5
Take the picture.
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: Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark
Standard exposure index
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