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EXPOSURE – EXPOSURE MODES
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11.3.2 Manual Exposure Functions
11.3.2.1 M - Manual Mode
When “Manual Mode” is selected, the user sets the aperture and the shutter speed. You
can set both values independent from each other, as they are not interlocked in this
mode.
To select the Manual Mode, set the Auto Exposure Selector Switch S2 to “M”. To select
the function from the menu, set the Auto Exposure Selector Switch S2 to “Options /
Remote Control” and press AE-Lock B7, and simultaneously use the Rear Control Wheel
W2.
Use the Rear Control Wheel W2 at the hand grip to set the shutter speed. Set the
aperture value with the Front Control Wheel W1 at the hand grip.
If you use a lens with an aperture ring, the aperture value can also be set with this ring.
To use the Front Control Wheel W2 at the hand grip, set this ring to “A” (automatic).
Press the red button at the lens to unlock the aperture the aperture ring.
In Manual Mode, the camera-internal
exposure measurement is active, and over-
or underexposure is indicated in the light
balance 1 in the hand grip display and the
viewfinder display.
Fig 11 / 4 Light balance in the hand grip and the viewfinder display
Please note: The Auto Exposure functions and the Manual Mode are not active
when the mirror is locked up. Therefore it is recommended to carry out the
exposure measurement before using the function Mirror Up.
11.3.2.2 B - Bulb
This function allows for long exposure times with a shutter time completely under the
control of the user. When the Release Button B1 is pressed, the shutter is opened. When
the Release Button B1 is released, the shutter is closed.
Set the aperture manually by using the Front Control Wheel W1 or by using the aperture
ring at the lens.
“Bulb” is an optional function, and is exclusively available from the menu.” Set the AE-
selector switch to “Options / Remote Control” and press the button AE-Lock B7 to open
the menu “Exposure”.
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