Canon EOS A2E - Manual (Page 81)

This mode lets you set both the shutter
speed and aperture. Use this mode when you
need complete control of exposure for crea­
tive effects or when using a hand-held expo­
sure meter. The main dial sets the shutter
speed and the quick control dial sets the
aperture.
1) Set the command dial to M.
2) Set the quick control dial switch to
I .
3) Turn the main dial to the desired shutter
speed and the quick control dial to the
desired aperture.
4) Press the shutter button halfway to focus
the subject and determine the correct ex­
posure using the exposure display.
5) Press the shutter button completely to
take the picture.
Adjust the exposure according to the expo­
sure level indicator in the viewfinder and LCD
panel.