A: Manual Exposure - Canon EOS 5D Mark II Instruction Manual

a: Manual Exposure

In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. To
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the
viewfinder or use a commercially-available handheld exposure meter.
This method is called manual exposure.
* <a> stands for Manual.
Standard exposure index
Exposure level mark
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Set the Mode Dial to <a>.
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Set the shutter speed and
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aperture.
To set the shutter speed, turn the
<6> dial.
To set the aperture, set the power
switch to <J>, and turn the <5>
dial.
Focus the subject.
3
Press the shutter button halfway.
The exposure setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
The exposure level mark <s> lets you
see how far you are from the
standard exposure level.
Set the exposure.
4
Check the exposure level and set the
desired shutter speed and aperture.
Take the picture.
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