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AILED OPERA
TION
Shooting in Each Exposure Mode
—continued
P
: Auto-Multi Program
The camera automatically controls exposure
to achieve correct exposure in any shooting
situation. For more complex shooting, use
Flexible Program (page 53), Exposure
Compensation (page 61) or Auto Exposure
Bracketing (page 62).
•
P
(Auto-Multi Program) can only be used with a
CPU Nikkor lens such as D- or G-type Nikkor
(page 88).
1
Set the exposure mode dial to
P
.
NOTE: Minimum aperture with CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type)
Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its
minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture
setting,
ƒEE
blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks.
Difference between
a
(AUTO mode) and P (Auto-Multi Program)
Although exposure controls are the same, with Auto-Multi Program, you can
select functions such as Flexible Program (page 53), Exposure Compensation
(page 61), Auto Exposure Bracketing (page 62), Multiple Exposure (page 64),
Slow Sync (page 78) or Rear-Curtain Sync (page 78) flash for more flexible
shooting. In Auto-Multi Program, however, the built-in Speedlight does not pop
up automatically.
2
Compose picture, confirm focus
indicator
/
and shoot.
• When the subject is too dark or too bright, one of
the following warning indications will appear in the
viewfinder and LCD panel.
•
HI
: Use ND filter.
•
Lo
: Use Speedlight.
• If the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash
recommended indication
fi
blinks in the viewfinder
when you lightly press the shutter release button.
Use the Speedlight (page 80/92).
Flexible Program
By rotating Command Dial in Auto-Multi
Program, you can change the combination of
shutter speed and aperture while maintaining
correct exposure. With this function, you can
shoot in Auto-Multi Program as though
shooting in Shutter-Priority Auto or Aperture-
Priority Auto. To cancel the Flexible Program,
either change the exposure mode, turn off the power switch, or use the built-in
Speedlight (page 80).
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