Nikon N5005 instruction manual Small, dark subjects against a bright background

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D. Small, dark subjects against a bright background

A subject significantly smaller than anyone of the five sensor areas may not be recognized and integrated into the automatic exposure evaluation. For such subjects, we recommend you use either the AEL button or manual expo- sure control for Center-Weighted Metering.

Center-Weighted Metering (with AEL button) Main subject is correctly exposed. For details, see page 42.

Matrix Metring

Center-Weighted Metering

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Contents Nikon Contents Operation in shutter-priority Auto exposure mode Matrix Balanced Fill-Flash Center-Weighted Fill-FlashOperation in programmed Foreword Nomenclature Lens AF Zoom-Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5Page Inside viewfinder Basic Operation Aperture at its minimum settingOn AF Nikkor lenses. Then lock lens Installing Batteries Checking Batiery Power Page Loading Film Page Basic Shooting Page Page + lights up · Overexposure warning Lights up · Underexposure warningRewinding Film Open camera back and remove film cartridge Autofocus FocusWith a moving subject Taking pictures with an off-center main subject Autofocusing with AF illuminator Manual Focus with Electronic Focusing Confirmation §\ilManual Focus Using Clear Matte Field Special Focusing Situations Very dark subjectLow-contrast subject Subject with no vertical linesExposure Shutter Speed Dial and Aperture DialShutter Speed Dial Aperture DialAuto Multi-Program chart Auto MULTI-PROGRAMSHUTIER-PRIORITY Auto Exposure Mode + lights up· or Light up Flash or speedlightAPERTURE-PRIORITY Exposure Mode MlNIIIl.QLight up Manual Exposure Mode + Overexposure warning +1EV Correct exposureUnderexposure warning Underexposure warning 1EVTsetting Exposure Metering System Matrix MeteringMatrix Metering VS. CENTER-WEIGHTED Metering Scene containing the sunScene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivity Outdoor backlit subjectMatrix Metering Center-Weighted Metering Outdoor backlit subject Front-lit subjectSmall, dark subjects against a bright background Sunset scenes CENTER-WEIGHTED Metering for Special Exposure Situations AEL Auto Exposure Lock buttonManual exposure mode SELF-TIMER Focus subject before pressing self-timer buttonTo cancel the self-timer after activating Press self-timer Flash Photography Automatic Balanced FILL-FLASHCenter-Weighted Fill-Flash Matrix Balanced Fill-FlashAperture-priority auto and manual exposure mode Using BUILT-IN TTL FlashShutter-priority auto exposure mode Operation in programmed auto exposure mode Guide for flash shooting distance range at ISO If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting Operation in shutter-priority auto exposure mode For indoor subjects 7m-4.3m 2.3 ft.-14.1 ft At 1/30 sec If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting Auto exposure mode Operation in aperture-priority1239 With ready-light off, flash is charging and shutter is Operation in manual exposure mode For controlled shutter speed, see the table on If ready-light blinks for a few seconds after shooting Usable AF Nikkor Lenses BUILT-IN Flash Specifications Guide numberIf focal length in use is 60mm or shorter If focal length in use is longer than 60mm100 Speedlight Compatibility Chart Speed lights flash exposure mode Nikon SpeedlightTIL auto Non-TIL Guide Number SystemWhen mountable non-AF Nikkor lenses are used LensesFocusing Exposure Control Lens compatibilityAccessory Compatibility Camera Care Tips Never touch the shutter curtainsPage Few times every month Replace all batteries at the same time Specifications Page With AF Nikkor 35-70mm f/3.3-4.5 Page Glossary Flash synchronization NumberISO film speed Matrix Metering systemTTL TTL auto flashExposure indicator LEOs without flash Ready-light LED Viewfinder InformationNikon Nikon Corporation