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. Set the Mode Dial to <M>.
2. Select the desired shutter speed.
Turn the <> dial to set the desired shutter speed.
3. Select the desired aperture value.
Set the <> switch to <>, and while looking at the LCD panel, turn the <> dial.
4. Focus on the subject.
Press the shutter button down halfway.
The exposure setting will be displayed.
The exposure level icon <> lets you see how far you are from the standard exposure level.
5. Determine the exposure.
Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture value.
: Standard exposure level.
: To set it to the standard exposure level, set a slower shutter speed or a larger aperture.
: To set it to the standard exposure level, set a faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture.
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6. Shoot.
If the exposure level mark <> blinks at the <> or <> level, it indicates that the difference between the standard exposure exceeds +/- 2 stops.
> dial to set the desired shutter speed.
> switch to <
>, and while looking at the LCD panel, turn the <
> dial.
> lets you see how far you are from the standard exposure level.
: Standard exposure level.
: To set it to the standard exposure level, set a slower shutter speed or a larger aperture.
: To set it to the standard exposure level, set a faster shutter speed or a smaller aperture.
> or <
> level, it indicates that the difference between the standard exposure exceeds +/- 2 stops.