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Recording mode
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
Taking pictures by setting the aperture value and shutter speed
(Manual Exposure Mode)
Determine the exposure by manually setting the aperture value and the shutter speed.
1
Set mode dial to [ ]
2
Rotate the rear dial to set the shutter speed and the
aperture value
•You can switch between the shutter speed setting operation and
the aperture value setting operation each time the [ ] button/
[Fn1] button is pressed.
•The operation can also be performed by setting the [Side Button
Setting] in the [Custom] menu to [F/SS], and then rotating the
side dial.
(→
44)
You can also set the aperture value with the side dial and the
shutter speed with the rear dial. You can switch the setting
operation of both dials by pressing the [ ] button/[Fn1] button.
Aperture values that
can be set
*
1
Shutter speeds that can be set
*
2
(seconds)
F2.8 - F8.0
[B] (Bulb),
60
*
3
- 1/4000
(When the mechanical shutter is used)
1 - 1/16000
(When the electronic shutter is used)
*
1
Some aperture values are not selectable when using conversion
lens (optional).
*
2
You may not be able to select some shutter speeds depending
on the aperture value.
*
3
Varies depending on the setting of ISO sensitivity.
2
4
8
15
30
6
8.0
5.6
2.8
4.0
Shutter speed
Manual
Exposure Assist
Aperture value
Exposure meter
You can operate the [ ] button/[Fn1] button in two ways, using it either as the [ ] (Exposure
Compensation) button or as a function button [Fn1]. It is set to [ ] at the time of purchase.
In addition to the [Fn1] button, you can switch between the shutter speed setting operation and
the aperture value setting operation using a function button to which the exposure compensation
function has been assigned.
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When you rotate the rear dial or side dial, an exposure meter is displayed. If the correct exposure
is not achieved, the numeric values of the aperture are shown in red.
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If the correct exposure is not achieved when you press the shutter button halfway, the numeric
values of the aperture and shutter speed are displayed in flashing red.
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If you switch the recording mode to Manual Exposure Mode when ISO sensitivity is set to [
],
ISO sensitivity will change to [AUTO].
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We recommend using a tripod or self-timer when the shutter speed is slow.