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Shooting in Manual Mode
Use Manual mode when you want to control exposure, instead of using the
camera’s automatic settings. Consider using a hand-held light meter to help
you determine your settings.
When shooting pictures in Manual mode, you choose the f-number and the
shutter speed. You can set a specific ISO speed if you wish (page 39).
Do not adjust the exposure compensation dial (page 30) while in Manual
mode.
1
On the Mode Dial, select an f-number. See page 17.
2
Press the Menu button and set the shutter speed. See page 18.
3
Press the Shutter button half-way to lock in the focus and exposure.
4
Press the Shutter button completely down to take the picture.
Setting the f-number
The f-number controls the size of the lens opening, or aperture, which
determines your depth of field (the distance range within which a picture looks
sharp). The larger the f-number, the smaller the aperture.
On the Mode Dial, select an f-number setting.
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f/8
—best depth of field, making the
foreground and background sharp. Ideal
for landscapes and well-lit scenes.
m
f/5.6
—moderate depth of field, making
the foreground sharp with slight blurring of
the background.
m
f/2.8
—minimum depth of field, making
the foreground sharp and the background
blurry. Ideal for portraits or low-light
scenes.
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