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Shooting modes
My Camera >
M Manual mode
Manual mode lets you adjust the shutter speed and aperture value
manually. In this mode, you can fully control the exposure of your photos.
This mode is useful in controlled shooting environments, such as a studio,
or when it is necessary to fine-tune camera settings. The Manual mode is
also recommended for shooting night scenes or fireworks.
1
Rotate the mode dial to M.
2
Scroll command dials 1 and 2 to adjust the shutter speed and
aperture value, respectively.
Press [m]
Key Mapping
d
you can select an item to adjust when scrolling each dial. (p. 178)
You can also adjust the shutter speed or the aperture value by
pressing [f], moving to the shutter speed or the aperture value,
and then scrolling command dial 1 or dragging your finger on the
screen.
3
Set the desired options.
4
Half-press [Shutter] to focus, and then press [Shutter] to
capture the photo.
Command Dial, and then
Using the Bulb function
Use the Bulb function to shoot night scenes or the night sky. While you
press and hold [Shutter], the shutter remains open so you can create
moving light effects. To close the shutter, release [Shutter].
To use the Bulb
Completely scroll command dial 1 to the left to Bulb
function,
and hold [Shutter] for the desired time.
If you set a high ISO value or open the shutter for a long time, image noise
may increase.
Drive options, flash, and One touch shot cannot be used with the Bulb
function.
The Bulb function is available only in Manual mode.
Use a tripod and shutter release to prevent your camera from shaking.
The longer you open the shutter, the longer it takes to save a photo. Do not
turn the camera off while the camera saves a photo.
To use this function for an extended period, make sure the battery is fully
charged.
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