Setting The Shutter Speed And Aperture Value - Canon 5244B001 User Manual

Setting the Shutter Speed and Aperture
Value
You can manually set the shutter speed and aperture to shoot images with
the exposure you want.
D stands for "Manual".
Aperture Value
Shutter Speed
Standard
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Exposure Level
Indicator
• The standard exposure is calculated according to the metering method
chosen (p. 103).
• If you use the zoom or change the composition after making settings, the
exposure level may change.
• Depending on the shutter speed and aperture value set, the screen
brightness may change. If the flash mode is set to h, the screen
brightness will not change.
If you press the o button while holding down the shutter button halfway,
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the shutter speed and aperture value will automatically adjust to obtain
the correct exposure (the correct exposure may not be obtained
depending on the settings).
You can also set the camera so that turning the y ring changes the
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shutter speed, and turning the 7 dial changes the aperture value
(p. 121).
120
Set the mode dial to D.
Choose a setting.
Turn the 7 dial to set the shutter speed,
and turn the y ring to set the aperture
value.
The set exposure level appears on the
indicator. You can check the difference
against the standard exposure level.
When the difference is more than ±2 stops,
the set exposure level appears in orange.
When you press the shutter button
halfway, "–2" or "+2" appears in orange.