Canon EOS Rebel T2 EOS Rebel T2 manual - Page 37

W Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture value as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder. This method is called manual exposure. In the mode, the center-weighted average metering will be set automatically. ∗ stands for Manual. 1 Turn the Mode Dial to . 2 Standard exposure index Focus the subject. sThe exposure setting will be Exposure level mark displayed. • The exposure level mark indicates how close the exposure level is to the correct exposure. 3 Determine the exposure. • To set the shutter speed, turn the dial. • To set the aperture value, hold down the button and turn the dial. 4 Take the picture. • If the exposure level mark blinks at the or level, it indicates that the difference between the standard exposure exceeds +/-3 stops. About Bulb Exposures • If you keep turning the dial counterclockwise, " " will appear to indicate bulb. The exposure will continue for as long as you hold down the shutter button completely. With Remote Controller RC-5, when you press the transmit button, the exposure will start 2 sec. later. To stop the exposure, press the button again. • With a new set of batteries, a bulb exposure can last up to 4 hours long at 20˚C. 37