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Electronic analog exposure display
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The electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected
exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. Not available with long time exposure.
The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera’s
exposure range.
The following examples show electronic analog exposure display indications:
Correct exposure –1/2 EV Over +3 EV
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Compose picture, focus and shoot.
If you are not using a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU, you can take pictures by using the aperture ring
on the lens to set the aperture. However, you cannot use the camera’s exposure meter. “
§” also
appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder.
M MANUAL
EXPOSURE MODES
In this mode, the photographer is free to set any shutter speed (1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. or “™”)
or aperture setting (narrowest aperture to widest aperture). This allows the photographer to
determine the exposure to suit the conditions and the desired effect while watching the electronic
analog exposure display
in the viewfinder.
CSM 6: To use the “
™” shutter speed (for long exposures), the custom settings must be
modified (➡P.111).
While watching the
electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, use the Main-command
dial to set the shutter speed (1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. or “™”) and the Sub-command dial to
set the aperture setting (minimum aperture to maximum aperture).
h When the exposure compensation (➡P.63) is set, only the electronic analog exposure display
changes—selected shutter speed and aperture do not change.
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Set the Exposure mode dial to “M”.
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Images shot with long exposures (4 second or longer) may appear coarse and may also be
affected by noise such as white dots.
Bulb photography
(
™
)
Bulb photography is useful when you want to take pictures with any shutter speed. You should use
a tripod to keep the camera steady because the shutter stays open for as long as the shutter button
is held down.
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CSM 6: To use the “™” shutter speed (for long
exposures), the custom settings must be
modified (➡P.111).
1Set the Exposure mode dial to “CSM”.
2Use the Main-command dial to select “6. LONG
EXP. (BULB) AT MANUAL MODE”.
3Use the Sub-command dial to select “1:
ACTIVATED”.
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Images shot with long exposures (4 second or longer) may appear coarse and may also be affected by
noise such as white dots.
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