Canon EOS 20D - Manual (Page 80)

80
In this mode, you set both the shutter
speed and aperture value as desired. To
determine the exposure, refer to the
exposure level indicator in the viewfinder
or use a handheld exposure meter. This
method is called manual exposure.
* < a > stands for Manual.
1 Set the Mode Dial to <a>.
2 Set the desired shutter speed.
¡ While looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <
6> dial.
3 Set the desired aperture value.
¡ Set the <
4> switch to , and
while looking at the LCD panel, turn
the <
5> dial.
4 Focus the subject.
¡ Press the shutter button halfway.
s The exposure setting will be
displayed in the viewfinder and on the
LCD panel.
¡ The exposure level icon <
s> lets you
see how far you are from the standard
exposure level.
a Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark
Standard exposure index