How Manual Exposure (M) mode works on the EOS 1D Mark II, EOS 1D Mark II N, and EOS 1Ds Mark II.

Article ID: ART158282

Date published: 06/09/2015

Date last updated: 08/18/2015

Description

Solution

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a handheld exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure.

*M stands for Manual.

	1. Select <M> on the LCD panel. Hold down the <MODE> button and turn the <> to select <M>. Then let go of the button.
	2. Turn the <> switch to <ON>.
	3. Turn the <> dial to set the shutter speed and turn the <> dial to set the aperture. To set the aperture, you can also press the <> button and turn the <> dial.
	4. Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. The exposure setting will be displayed. On the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator <> indicates the current exposure level relative to the standard exposure index <>.
Exposure level indicator	5. Set the exposure. Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture value.
-	6. Take the picture.
If the top or bottom of the exposure level blinks, it indicates that the exposure exceeds +/- stops.