EOS Elan : How Manual Exposure (M) mode works.

Article ID: ART104793 | Date published: 05/11/2015 | Date last updated: 08/15/2015
 

Description

How Manual Exposure (M) mode works.

Solution

This Creative Mode lets you completely control exposure by setting the shutter speed and aperture. The main dial sets the shutter speed and the quick control dial sets the aperture.

We recommend using partial metering when using manual exposure mode


Turn the Command Dial to <M>

Set the shutter speed and aperture value

  • To set the shutter speed, turn the dial
  • To set the aperture value, hold down the <Av+/-> button and turn the

Focus the subject

  • The exposure setting will be displayed
  • The exposure level indicator indicates how close the exposure level is to the correct exposure

Determine the exposure

  • Look at the exposure level indicator and set the shutter speed and the aperture as desired

Take the picture

If the exposure level indicator blinks at <+2> or <-2>, it indicates that the exposure is respectively overexposed or underexposed by 2 stops or more

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