Canon EOS-1D C EOS 1D X Instruction Manual - Page 175

a: Manual Exposure In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the shooting mode to . Press the button and turn the or dial to select . Shutter speed Aperture 2 Set the ISO speed (p.128). 3 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the dial. To set the aperture, turn the dial. You can also set the aperture by pressing the button, then turning the or dial. If you cannot set the shutter speed or aperture, set the power switch to , then turn the or dial. 4 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. X The exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel. On the right of the viewfinder, the exposure level indicator < > indicates the current exposure level relative to the standard exposure index . 175