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Metering in Manual Mode
The meter index displays the EV difference between your settings and the ‘correct’
exposure determined by the camera. The 0 position (null point) represents the
recommended exposure using the currently selected metering pattern (pp.45-47).
• The EV scale is marked in 1/2 or 1/3EV increments depending on the current setting of
the exposure compensation dial (p.51).
• A second indicator will appear in the meter index to indicate the new null point if the
exposure compensation dial is set to a value other than 0.
M-mode Flash
When the built-in flash is up or an attached accessory flash is on, it will fire each
time the shutter is released. The camera’s TTL flash metering system will ensure
correct exposure.
1. Raise the built-in flash.
• appears in the viewfinder when the flash is
charged.
2. Turn the front control dial to select
any shutter speed up to 1/300th of a
second.
3. Turn the rear control dial to select
the desired aperture.
• Refer to the flash range table on page 23 to
determine the range of the built-in flash at the
selected aperture.
Your settings match the recommended
exposure.
Your settings will overexpose the
metered area by 1EV.
Your settings will underexpose the
metered area by 1.5EV.
or will blink in the meter index if the
settings will over or underexpose the subject
by more than 3.0EV.
EXPOSURE — M-Mode
EXPOSURE
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