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EXPOSURE MODE
Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure Mode
A
: Aperture-Priority Auto
Enables you to set the desired aperture (lens’
minimum to maximum) manually. The camera
automatically selects a shutter speed suitable
for correct exposure.
•
A
(Aperture-Priority Auto) can only be used with a
CPU Nikkor lens such as G- or D-type Nikkor (page
88).
• In flash photography, varying the aperture changes
the flash shooting distance (page 83).
1
Set the exposure mode dial to
A
.
NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than 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.
3
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. (Over- or
underexposure value is indicated with the
electronic analogue exposure display in the
viewfinder.)
•
HI
: Select smaller aperture (larger f-number).
If the warning indication remains on, use
an ND filter (optional).
•
Lo
: Select larger aperture (smaller f-number).
If the warning indication remains on, use
the 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
80/91).
Small aperture f/32
Large aperture f/2.8
2
Set the aperture
(lens’ minimum to
maximum)
by rotating the
Command Dial.
By varying the aperture, and thus controlling the
depth of field (page 86), you can sharpen the
background and foreground, or blur the background.
Overexposure
Underexposure
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