Operation Manual
M SHUTTER-PRIORITY AUTO
PHOTOGRAPHY MODE
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Set the Mode dial to “M”.
This is an automatic mode that allows you to set
the shutter speed. You can use this mode for
shots where you want to freeze a moving
subject (fast shutter speed) or convey the
impression of movement (slow shutter speed).
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320320
F6.3F6.3
Shutter speed
You can select the shutter speed by turning the
command dial.
h Shutter speed settings
3 sec. to 1/1000 sec.
In scenes that are extremely underexposed, the
aperture setting (F2.8) is displayed in red. When
this occurs, select a slower shutter speed (down
to 3 sec.).
When the brightness of the subject is outside the
camera’s brightness metering range, “ ” is
displayed as the shutter speed setting. When this
occurs, press the shutter button down halfway to
measure the light level again and display a value.
F2.8F2.8
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10001000
N
1000 F2.8
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125125
N
125
Underexposed
Metering failed
Setting the Shutter Speed
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The Shutter Speed and Aperture Setting Display
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Overexposed
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F11F11250250
250 F11
In scenes that are extremely overexposed, the
aperture setting (F11) is displayed in red. When
this occurs, select a faster shutter speed (up to
1/1000 sec.).