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Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture

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Still Images Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture Values ([M] Mode) Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and aperture value to obtain the desired exposure. For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see "Shutter Speed" (=207) and "Aperture" (=207). Aperture Value Shutter Speed Standard Exposure Level Exposure Level Indicator 1 Enter [D] mode. zzSet the mode dial to [D]. 2 Configure the setting. zzTurn the dial to set the shutter speed, and turn the ring to set the aperture value. zzAn exposure level mark based on your specified value is shown on the exposure level indicator for comparison to the standard exposure level. zzThe exposure level mark is shown in orange when the difference from standard exposure exceeds 2 stops. Exposure Level Mark Shutter Speed (sec.) 250 - 40 30 - 1.3 1 - 1/2500 Available ISO Speed (=72 Cover • After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot. • Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [h]. • To have the setting you did not configure in step 2 (whether shutter speed or aperture value) automatically adjusted to obtain standard exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some settings. • Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy. • [D]: Manual • Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method (= 71). • You can customize camera operation so that turning the ring adjusts the shutter speed and turning the dial adjusts the aperture value (=96). Before Use Common Camera Operations Basic Guide Advanced Guide 1 Camera Basics 2 Auto Mode / Hybrid Auto Mode 3 Other Shooting Modes 4 P Mode 5 Tv, Av, M, and C Mode 6 Playback Mode 7 Wi-Fi Functions 8 Setting Menu 9 Accessories 10 Appendix Index 95

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Cover
Before Use
Common Camera
Operations
Advanced Guide
Camera Basics
Auto Mode /
Hybrid Auto Mode
Other Shooting
Modes
Tv, Av, M, and
C Mode
Playback Mode
Wi-Fi Functions
Setting Menu
Accessories
Appendix
Index
Basic Guide
P Mode
Still Images
Specific Shutter Speeds and Aperture
Values ([M] Mode)
Follow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speed and
aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.
For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Shutter
Speed” (
=
207
) and “Aperture” (
=
207
).
1
Enter [
D
] mode.
z
Set the mode dial to [
D
].
2
Configure the setting.
z
Turn the <
7
> dial to set the shutter
speed, and turn the <
y
> ring to set the
aperture value.
z
An exposure level mark based on your
specified value is shown on the exposure
level indicator for comparison to the
standard exposure level.
z
The exposure level mark is shown in
orange when the difference from standard
exposure exceeds 2 stops.
Shutter Speed (sec.)
Available ISO Speed (
=
72
)
250 – 40
[
]
30 – 1.3
[
]
–
[
]
1 – 1/2500
[
]
–
[
]
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Standard
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Mark
Exposure Level
Indicator
•
After you set the shutter speed or aperture value, the exposure level
may change if you adjust the zoom or recompose the shot.
•
Screen brightness may change depending on your specified shutter
speed or aperture value. However, screen brightness remains the
same when the flash is up and the mode is set to [
h
].
•
To have the setting you did not configure in step 2 (whether shutter
speed or aperture value) automatically adjusted to obtain standard
exposure, hold the shutter button halfway and press the <
o
>
button. Note that standard exposure may not be possible with some
settings.
•
Images shot at high ISO speeds may look grainy.
•
[
D
]: Manual
•
Calculation of standard exposure is based on the specified metering method
(
=
71
).
•
You can customize camera operation so that turning the <
y
> ring adjusts the
shutter speed and turning the <
7
> dial adjusts the aperture value (
=
96
).