97Playback ModeWi-Fi FunctionsSetting MenuAccessoriesAppendixBefore UseIndexBasic GuideAdvanced GuideCamera BasicsAuto Mode /Hybrid Auto ModeOther Shooting ModesP ModeTv, Av, M, and C ModeSpecific Shutter Speeds and ApertureValues ([M] Mode)Still Images MoviesFollow these steps before shooting to set your preferred shutter speedand aperture value to obtain the desired exposure.For details on available shutter speeds and aperture values, see “Camera”(= 210).1 Enter [ ] mode.z Set the mode dial to [ ].2 Configure the setting.z Turn the [ ] dial to set the shutterspeed (1).z Turn the [ ] ring to set the aperture value(2).z When the ISO speed is fixed, anexposure level mark (4) based onyour specified values is shown on theexposure level indicator for comparisonto the standard exposure level (3). Theexposure level mark is shown as [ ] or[ ] when the difference from standardexposure exceeds 3 stops.z The ISO speed is determined and screenbrightness changes when you pressthe shutter button halfway after settingthe ISO speed to [AUTO]. If standardexposure cannot be obtained with yourspecified shutter speed and aperturevalue, the ISO speed is displayed inorange.(1) (2)(3)(4)Specific Aperture Values ([Av] Mode)Still Images MoviesSet your preferred aperture value before shooting as follows. The cameraautomatically adjusts the shutter speed to suit your aperture value.For details on available aperture values, see “Camera” (= 210).1 Enter [ ] mode.z Set the mode dial to [ ].2 Set the aperture value.z Turn the [ ] dial to set the aperturevalue.● Orange display of the shutter speed when you press the shutterbutton halfway indicates that the optimum exposure has not beenobtained. Adjust the aperture value until the shutter speed isdisplayed in white, or use safety shift (see below).● [ ]: Aperture value (size of the opening made by thediaphragm in the lens)● In [ ] and [ ] modes, press the [ ] button and set[Safety Shift] on the [ 6] tab to [On] (= 31) to have thecamera automatically adjust the shutter speed and aperture valuewhen there are exposure problems, so that you can shoot at theoptimum exposure.However, safety shift is disabled when the flash fires.
