Canon EOS Rebel T4i 18-135mm IS STM Lens Kit Instruction Manual - Page 113

a: Manual Exposure You can set both the shutter speed and aperture manually as desired. While referring to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder, you can set the exposure as desired. This method is called manual exposure. * stands for Manual. 1 Set the Mode Dial to . + Standard exposure index Exposure level mark 2 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the dial. To set the aperture, hold down the button and turn the dial. 3 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. X The exposure setting will be displayed in the viewfinder. The exposure level mark indicates how far the current exposure level is from the standard exposure level. 4 Set the exposure and take the picture. Check the exposure level and set the desired shutter speed and aperture. If the exposure compensation amount exceeds ±2 stops from the standard exposure, the end of the exposure level indicator will display or in the viewfinder. (On the LCD monitor, if the exposure level exceeds ±3 stops, or will be displayed.) 113