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a, b, c, and d Modes
Shooting in d Mode (Manual)
In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. This mode can
also be used for longer exposures, with which the shutter can be held open indefinitely
(“Bulb” and “Time“; A 46), necessary for shooting fireworks and stars.
1 Rotate the mode dial to d.
2 Watch the electronic analog exposure display (A 45) while rotating the
command dial to set shutter speed and aperture.
Shutter speed displayed in the viewfinder will change
as the command dial is rotated. Set shutter speed to the
desired value between
1
/4,000 s and 30 s or “Bulb”
(“bulb” is displayed in the viewfinder).
Shutter speed of “Bulb” is used for long time-exposure
photographs (A 46).
Aperture displayed in the viewfinder will
change as the command dial is rotated
while A (B) is pressed. Set aperture to
the desired value.
The maximum and minimum apertures
available vary depending upon the lens.
Adjust shutter speed and aperture settings
as necessary to achieve the desired
exposure.
Shutter speed and aperture can also be displayed in the Shooting information display by
pressing K (L).
3 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.
Set
Setting shutter speed
Set
Setting aperture
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