Canon EOS 30D Instruction Manual

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In this mode, you set both the shutter 
speed and aperture 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.
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a
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 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.
 
Set the <4> switch to <J>, and 
while looking at the LCD panel, turn 
the <5> dial.
4
Focus the subject.
 
Press the shutter button halfway.
X
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