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Shooting in Each Exposure Mode
Exposure
•¡: Programmed Auto
The camera automatically controls
exposure according to the exposure
combination in the program chart for
exposure that is correct for any shooting
situation. For more complex shooting, use
Flexible Program, exposure compensation
(page 54) or exposure bracketing (page
57).
•Programmed Auto can only be selected
when using a CPU lens.
1
2
Compose picture, focus and shoot.
•When the subject is too dark or bright, one of the following warning
indications will appear in the viewfinder or LCD panel.
•H1: Use ND filter.
•Lo: Use Speedlight.
· 2: Shutter speed/aperture value displayed in the LCD panel and
viewfinder can be set to change in steps of 1/2 or one (page 71).
Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing the
exposure mode ∆ button to select ¡.
NOTE: Flexible Program
In Programmed Auto, by rotating the
Main-Command Dial you can change
the combination of shutter speed
and aperture while maintaining
correct exposure. With this function,
you can shoot in Programmed Auto
as though you were shooting in
Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-Priority Auto. * appears in the LCD
panel when the Flexible Program is used. To cancel the Flexible
Program, rotate the Main-Command Dial until * disappears, change the
exposure mode, turn the power switch off, or perform Two-Button Reset
(page 76).
•When CPU Nikkor lens other than G-type is not set to its minimum aperture
setting, ƒEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder and the shutter locks.
•When a non-CPU lens is attached, exposure mode automatically switches
to Aperture-Priority Auto. ¡ blinks in the LCD panel and A appears in the
viewfinder. Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring since ƒ--
appears instead of the aperture value in the LCD panel and viewfinder.
Program chart
The program chart shows exposure control in Programmed Auto exposure
mode.
—— With ISO 100, lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4 and
minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g. AF 50mm f/1.4D).
EV range: EV 0-21
Aperture
Shutter speed
•There are limitations for minimum and maximum EV depending on the film
speed.
•In Matrix Metering, any EV above 16
1
/3 is controlled to EV 16
1
/3 when using
ISO 100 film.
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