148In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To determinethe exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the viewfinder or use acommercially-available exposure meter. This method is called manual exposure.* <a> stands for Manual.1 Set the Mode Dial to <a>.2 Set the ISO speed (p.106).3 Set the shutter speed and aperture. To set the shutter speed, turn the<6> dial. To set the aperture, turn the <5> dial. If it cannot be set, set the <R>switch to the left, then turn the <6>or <5> dial.4 Focus the subject. Press the shutter button halfway.X The exposure setting will be displayedin the viewfinder and on the LCD panel. The exposure level mark <h> indicateshow far the current exposure level isfrom the standard exposure level.5 Set the exposure and take the picture. Check the exposure level indicatorand set the desired shutter speed andaperture. If the exposure level exceeds ±3stops, the end of the exposure levelindicator will display <I> or <J>.a: Manual ExposureExposure level markStandard exposure indexIf ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter speedand aperture to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, you may not obtainthe desired exposure effect.
