Canon EOS-1Dx Mark II User Manual - Page 236

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 . 2 Set the ISO speed (p.163). Shutter speed Aperture Bright (+) Standard exposure index 236 Dark (-) 3 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the dial. To set the aperture, turn the dial. If you cannot set the shutter speed or aperture, set the power switch to , then turn the or dial. 4 Focus on the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. X The exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder and on the top LCD panel. Check the exposure level mark < > on the right of the viewfinder to see how far the current exposure level is from the standard exposure level . 5 Set the exposure and take the picture. Check the exposure level indicator and set the desired shutter speed and aperture. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure level indicator will display < > or < >.