Canon EOS 5D Mark III with L-Series Zoom Lens Owner's 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 commercially-available exposure meter. This
method is called manual exposure.
determine the exposure, refer to the exposure level indicator in the
viewfinder or use a commercially-available exposure meter. This
method is called manual exposure.
* <a> stands for Manual.
1
Set the Mode Dial to <a>.
2
Set the shutter speed and aperture.
To set the shutter speed, turn the <6> dial.
To set the aperture, turn the <5> dial.
If it cannot be set, set the <R> switch
to the left, then turn the <6> or <5> dial.
to the left, then turn the <6> or <5> dial.
3
Focus the subject.
Press the shutter button halfway.
X
The exposure setting will be displayed
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
in the viewfinder and on the LCD panel.
The exposure level mark <h> indicates
how far the current exposure level is
from the standard exposure level.
how far the current exposure level is
from the standard exposure level.
4
Set the exposure and take the
picture.
picture.
Check the exposure level and set the
desired shutter speed and aperture.
desired shutter speed and aperture.
If the exposure compensation amount
exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure
level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
exceeds ±3 stops, the end of the exposure
level indicator will display <I> or <J>.
a
: Manual Exposure
Exposure level mark
Standard exposure index
If ISO Auto is set, the ISO speed setting will change to suit the shutter speed
and aperture to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, you may not obtain
the desired exposure effect.
and aperture to obtain a standard exposure. Therefore, you may not obtain
the desired exposure effect.