Canon EOS Rebel T5i 18-55mm IS STM Lens Kit Instruction Manual - Page 115

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 . 2 Set the ISO speed (p.92). + 3 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. 4 Standard exposure index Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway. X The exposure setting will be Exposure level mark displayed in the viewfinder. The exposure level mark indicates how far the current exposure level is from the standard exposure level. 5 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.) If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter speed and aperture to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, you may not obtain the desired exposure effect. 115