Nikon D300 Digital Camera User Manual


 
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A Electronic Analog Exposure Displays
The electronic analog exposure displays in the control panel and
viewfinder show whether the photograph would be under- or over-
exposed at current settings.
Depending on the option chosen for Custom
Setting b2 ([EV steps for exposure cntrl.], pg. 275), the amount of under- or
over-exposure is shown in increments of
1
/3 EV,
1
/2 EV, or 1 EV.
If the limits
of the exposure metering system are exceeded, the displays will flash.
A Long Time-Exposures
At a shutter speed of A, the shutter will
remain open while the shutter-release button
is held down.
Use for long time-exposure
photographs of moving lights, the stars, night
scenery, or fireworks.
Nikon recommends
using a fully-charged EN-EL3e battery or an
optional EH-5a or EH-5 AC adapter to prevent
loss of power while the shutter is open.
Note
that noise and color distortion may be present
in long exposures; before shooting, choose [On] for the [Long exp.
NR]
option in the shooting menu (pg. 262).
A See Also
See Custom Setting f10 ([Reverse indicators], pg. 310) for information on
reversing the electronic analog exposure display.
Custom Setting b2 set to [1/3 step]
Optimal exposure Underexposed by
1
/3EV Overexposed by over 2EV
Control panel
Viewfinder
Shutter speed: 35 s
Aperture: f/25