Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
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You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images.
D stands for “Manual”.
Set the mode dial to D.
Make the setting.
● Turn the ÷ dial to set the shutter speed.
● Turn the Ê dial to set the aperture value.
XThe set exposure level appears on the
indicator. You can check the difference
against the standard exposure level.
XWhen the difference is more than ±2 stops,
the set exposure level appears in orange.
When you press the shutter button halfway,
“-2” or “+2” appears in orange.
Safety Shift
With M and B modes, if you press the n button to display the 4 tab and
set [Safety Shift] to [On], the shutter speed or aperture value is automatically
adjusted for the correct exposure when it cannot otherwise be obtained. Safety
Shift is disabled when the flash is enabled.
You can also set the camera so that turning the ÷ or Ê dial changes the
shutter speed (p. 171).
Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Aperture Value
Standard
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Indicator
Exposure Level
COPY