Canon EOS 90D DSLR Camera with 18-135mm Lens - Manual (Page 117)

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Setting the Exposure Before Shooting
( Manual Exposure)
In this mode, you set both the shutter speed and aperture as desired.
To determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator or use a
commercially available exposure meter.
* <
a
> stands for Manual.
1 Set the Mode dial to < a >.
2 Set the ISO speed ( = 213).
 With ISO Auto, you can set exposure
compensation ( = 118).
(1) (2)
3 Set the shutter speed and aperture.
 Set the shutter speed with the <
6
>
dial and aperture value with the <
5
>
dial.
(1) Shutter speed
(2) Aperture value
(2)
(1) 4 Focus on the subject.
 Press the shutter button halfway.
 Check the exposure level mark <
s
> to
see how far the current exposure level is
from the standard exposure level.
(1) Standard exposure index
(2) Exposure level mark
5 Set the exposure and take the
picture.
 Check the exposure level indicator
and set the desired shutter speed and
aperture.
 If the exposure level exceeds ±3 stops
from the standard exposure, the end of
the exposure level indicator will display
<
I
> or <
J
>.