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M Manual mode
Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value
manually. In this mode, you can fully control the exposure of your photos.
This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a studio,
or when it is necessary to ne-tune camera settings. The Manual mode is
also recommended for shooting night scenes or reworks.
1
Rotate the mode dial to M.
2
Scroll command dials 1 and 2 to adjust the shutter speed and
aperture value, respectively.
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You can also set other functions and set the direction of operation
for command dials 1 and 2. (p. 187)
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You can also adjust the shutter speed or the aperture value by
pressing [f], moving to the shutter speed or the aperture value,
and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your nger on the
screen.
3
Set the desired options.
4
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
capture the photo.
Using the Bulb function
Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky. While you
press and hold [Shutter], the shutter remains open so you can create
moving light eects. To close the shutter, release [Shutter].
To use the Bulb
function,
Completely scroll command dial 1 to the left to Bulb
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press
and hold [Shutter] for the desired time.
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If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise
may increase.
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Drive options, ash, and One touch shot cannot be used with the Bulb
function.
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The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode.
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Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking.
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The longer you open the shutter, the longer it takes to save a photo. Do not
turn the camera o while the camera saves a photo.
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To use this function for an extended period, make sure the battery is fully
charged.