Reference Manual (complete instructions)

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Shooting Features
A, B, C, and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
In A, B, C, and D modes, you can set exposure
(combination of shutter speed and f-number)
according to the shooting conditions. Also, you can
achieve greater control when shooting images by
setting the shooting menu options (A120).
1
You can also set this function by tapping the shutter speed indicator on the shooting screen.
2
You can also set this function by tapping the f-number indicator on the shooting screen.
3
The allocations of the controls for setting the exposure can be changed using Toggle
Av/Tv selection in the setup menu (A120).
A , B , C , and D Modes (Setting the Exposure for
Shooting)
Shooting mode Description
A Programmed auto
You can let the camera adjust the shutter speed and f-number.
• The combination of shutter speed and f-number can be
changed by rotating the command dial or multi selector
(flexible program). While the flexible program is in effect, O
(flexible program mark) is displayed on the upper left of the
screen.
• To cancel the flexible program, rotate the command dial or
multi selector in the opposite direction than when you set
it until O is no longer displayed, change the shooting
mode, or turn off the camera.
B Shutter-priority auto
Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the shutter
speed.
1
The camera automatically determines the f-number.
C Aperture-priority auto
Rotate the command dial or multi selector to set the f-number.
2
The camera automatically determines the shutter speed.
D Manual
3
Set both the shutter speed and f-number. Rotate the
command dial to set the shutter speed.
1
Rotate the multi
selector to set the f-number.
2
F 3 .4
F3.4
5 0 0
500
2 5 m 0s
25m 0s
1 / 25 0
1/250
0 . 0
0.0
1 0 0
100
Multi selector
Command dial
Shutter speed
F-number
Flexible program is in effect.