Canon EOS 5D Mark III, Instruction Manual

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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 Mode Dial to <
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.
If it cannot be set, set the <
R
> switch
to the left, 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 LCD panel.
The exposure level mark <
h
> indicates
how far the current exposure level is
from the standard exposure level.
4
Set the exposure and take the
picture.
Check the exposure level and set the
desired shutter speed and aperture.
If the exposure compensation amount
exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure
level indicator will display <
I > or < J >.
a
: Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark
Standard exposure index
If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter speed
and aperture to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, you may not obtain
the desired exposure effect.
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