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Basic operations
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Choosing aperture and shutter speed (M manual mode)
In mode M, you choose both the aperture and the shutter speed. At a speed of BULB, the
shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed. Set the mode dial to M.
Front dial
Lever
Rear dial
Dial
Position of the lever
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Aperture value ISO
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Shutter speed White balance
• Shutter speed can be set to values between 1/4000 and 60 seconds or to [BULB],
[LIVE TIME], or [LIVECOMP].
y Cautions
• Exposure compensation is not available in M mode.
Choosing when the exposure ends (bulb/time photography)
Use for night landscapes and fi reworks. Shutter speeds of [BULB] and [LIVE TIME] are
available in mode M.
Bulb photography (BULB): The shutter remains open while the shutter button is pressed.
The exposure ends when the shutter button is released.
Time photography (TIME): The exposure begins when the shutter button is pressed all
the way down. To end the exposure, press the shutter button
all the way down again.
• Display brightness is adjusted automatically during BULB, TIME, and live composite
photography. g [BULB/TIME Monitor] (P. 97)
• When using [LIVE TIME], the progress of the exposure will be displayed in the monitor
during shooting. The display can also be refreshed by pressing the shutter button halfway.
• [Live BULB] (P. 97) can be used to display the image exposure during bulb photography.
Composites ( live composite photography)
Use for building a composite image from bright portions in the shot (such as fi reworks,
stars etc.) without changing the brightness of the background.
1
Set an exposure time to be the reference in [Composite Settings] (P. 97).
2
In M mode, set the shutter speed to [LIVECOMP].
• When the shutter speed is set to [LIVECOMP], you can display the [Composite
Settings] by pressing the MENU button.
3
Press the shutter button once to ready the camera.
• A message is displayed in the monitor when the camera is ready.
4
Press the shutter button to start shooting.
• Live composite photography will start. A composite is displayed at each standard
exposure interval, allowing you to view changing light trails.
• During composite shooting the screen brightness changes automatically.
5
Press the shutter button again to end shooting.
• The maximum length of composite shooting is 3 hours. However, the available
shooting time will vary depending on shooting conditions, and charging state of the
camera.