S: Shutter-Priority Ae - Canon EOS 5D Mark II Instruction Manual

s: Shutter-Priority AE

In this mode, you set the shutter speed and the camera automatically
sets the aperture to obtain the correct exposure matching the
brightness of the subject. This is called shutter-priority AE. A faster
shutter speed can freeze the action or moving subject. Or a slower
shutter speed can create a blurred effect, giving the impression of
motion.
* <s> stands for Time value.
Frozen action
(Fast shutter speed)
90
Set the Mode Dial to <s>.
1
Set the desired shutter speed.
2
While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <6> dial.
Focus the subject.
3
Press the shutter button halfway.
The aperture is set automatically.
Check the viewfinder display and
4
shoot.
As long as the aperture is not
blinking, the exposure will be correct.
Blurred motion
(Slow shutter speed)