M: Manually Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture

You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to achieve a particular effect. This is convenient for shooting fireworks and other images where it is difficult to set the correct exposure automatically.

1. Turn the shooting mode dial to M.

2. Use the or to select the shutter speed and use the or button to select the aperture value, then shoot the image with the desired shutter speed and aperture combination.

When you press the shutter button halfway, a number indicating the difference between the standard exposure* and the selected exposure appears on the LCD monitor (or viewfinder). If the difference is more than +/-2 steps, -2 or +2 appears.

* The standard exposure is calculated by the AE function according to the selected metering mode.

• If the zoom is adjusted after these values are set the aperture value or the shutter speed may change in accordance with the zoom position.
• The LCD monitor s brightness matches the selected shutter speed and aperture value. When you select a fast shutter speed or shoot a subject in a dark place and set the flash to (Red-Eye Reduction, Flash On) or (Flash On) the LCD monitor will always light up.