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Shooting Features
j, k, l, and m Modes (Setting the Exposure for Shooting)
In j, k, l, and m 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 (A116).
• The allocations of the controls for setting the exposure can be changed using
Toggle Av/Tv selection in the setup menu (A113).
j
,
k
,
l
, and
m
Modes (Setting the Exposure for
Shooting)
Shooting mode Description
j 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 (flexible program).
While the flexible program is in effect, the A (flexible
program mark) is displayed on the upper left of the screen.
• To cancel the flexible program, rotate the command dial in
the opposite direction than when you set it until the A is
no longer displayed, change the shooting mode, or turn
off the camera.
k
Shutter-priority
auto
Rotate the command dial to set the shutter speed. The camera
automatically determines the f-number.
l
Aperture-priority
auto
Rotate the multi selector to set the f-number. The camera
automatically determines the shutter speed.
m Manual
Set both the shutter speed and f-number. Rotate the
command dial to set the shutter speed. Rotate the multi
selector to set the f-number.
• You can use the Bulb setting or Time setting to capture
images with a long time-exposure.
1400
25m 0s
1/250
F5.6
Multi
selector
Command
dial
Shutter speed
F-number
Flexible program is in effect.
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