164In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired. Todetermine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in theviewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. Thismethod is called manual exposure.* <a> stands for Manual.1 Set the Mode Dial to <a>.2 Set the ISO speed (p.120).3 Set the shutter speed and aperture.To set the shutter speed, turn the<6> dial.To set the aperture, turn the <5> dial.If it cannot be set, set the <R>switch downward, then turn the<6> or <5> dial.4 Focus the subject.Press the shutter button halfway.X The exposure setting will be displayedin the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.The exposure level mark <h>indicates how far the currentexposure level is from the standardexposure level.5 Set the exposure and take thepicture.Check the exposure level indicatorand set the desired shutter speed andaperture.If the exposure level exceeds ±3stops from the standard exposure,the end of the exposure levelindicator will display <I> or <J>.a: Manual ExposureExposure level markStandard exposure index
