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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 handheld exposure meter.
This method is called manual exposure.
* <a> stands for Manual.
1
Select <a>.
Press the <W> button and turn
the <6/5> dial to select <a>.
2
Set the desired shutter speed.
While looking at the top LCD panel,
turn the <6> dial.
3
Set the desired aperture.
Make sure the power switch is set to
<J>.
While looking at the top LCD panel,
turn the <5> dial.
You can also set it with the <O>
button and <6/5> dial.
4
Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
X
The exposure setting will be displayed.
On the right of the viewfinder, the
exposure level indicator <s>
indicates the current exposure level
relative to the standard exposure
index <a>.
5
Set the exposure and take the
picture.
Check the exposure level and set the
desired shutter speed and aperture.
a: Manual Exposure