Nikon 1 J2 Camcorder User Manual


 
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In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and
aperture.
❚❚ Choosing Shutter Speed and Aperture
Adjust shutter speed and aperture with
reference to the exposure indicator (see
below). Shutter speed is set by pressing W
up for faster speeds and down for slower
speeds: choose from values between 30 s
and
1
/
16,000 s or select “Bulb” or “Time” to
hold the shutter open indefinitely for a
long time-exposure. Aperture is selected
by rotating the multi selector clockwise
for smaller apertures (higher f-numbers)
and counterclockwise for larger aper-
tures (lower f-numbers): choose from val-
ues between the minimum and
maximum for the lens.
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The Exposure Indicator
When shutter speeds other than “Bulb” or
“Time” are selected, the exposure indicator
shows whether the photograph would be
under- or over-exposed at current settings.
Optimal exposure Underexposed by
1
/
3 EV Overexposed by over 2 EV
W control