Canon 3000 V - Manual (Page 36)

M Manual Exposure
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. In the mode, the
center-weighted average metering will be set automatically.
» stands for Manual. * •
Turn the Mode Dial to .
Exposure level mark
Set the shutter speed and
aperture value.
• To set the shutter speed, turn the
dial.
• To set the aperture value, hold
down the v I2> button and turn
the dial.
3 Focus the subject.
► The exposure setting will be
displayed.
• The exposure level mark
indicates how close the exposure
level is to the correct exposure.
Determine the exposure.
• Look at the exposure level indicator
and set the shutter speed and
aperture value as desired.
Take the picture.
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3 If the exposure level mark blinks at the or <~2> level, it
indicates that the difference between the standard exposure
exceeds +/-2 stops.
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