Nikon Digital Camera user manual Mode M Manual, Exposure Indicator

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Mode M (Manual)

In manual exposure mode, you control both shutter speed and aperture. Shutter speeds of “Bulb” and “Time” are available for long time-exposures of fireworks or the night sky.

Shutter speed is set by rotating the command dial, aperture by pressing E (N) and rotating the command dial (the maximum and minimum values for aperture vary with the lens used).

E(N) button

Command dial

AThe Exposure Indicator

If a CPU lens is attached and a shutter speed other than “Bulb” or “Time” is selected, the exposure indicator in the viewfinder and information display shows whether the photograph would be under- or over-exposed at current settings (the illustrations below show the display in the viewfinder). The displays will flash if the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded.

Optimal exposure

Underexposed by 1/3 EV

Overexposed by over 2 EV

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Contents Digital Camera Digitutor Camera SettingsProduct Documentation HelpPackage Contents Table of Contents Live View AKeep the sun out of the frame For Your SafetyD3200 Disposing of Data Storage Devices Life-Long Learning Use Only Nikon Brand AccessoriesServicing the Camera and Accessories Before Taking Important PicturesCamera Body XIntroductionGetting to Know the Camera Microphone and Speaker Power SwitchMode Dial Viewfinder ViewfinderPbutton Information DisplayAttach the strap Charge the batteryInsert the battery First StepsTurn the camera on Autofocus is available with AF-S lenses. When usingInsert a memory card available separately Attach a lensDuring Charging Choose a language and set the camera clockFocus the viewfinder Memory Cards Charging the BatteryRemoving the Battery Formatting Memory CardsRemoving Memory Cards Write Protect SwitchAdjusting Viewfinder Focus Setup MenuCheck the number of exposures remaining Battery Level and Card CapacityTurn the camera on Check the battery level SBasic PhotographyReady the camera Select i or j ModeWhen framing photographs Point-and-Shoot Photography i and j ModesShoot Check the indicators in the viewfinderWhen the focus operation is complete, Press the shutter-release button halfwayBuilt-in Flash Standby TimerShutter-Release Button KPortrait Creative Photography Scene ModesMSports Press the K button IPlayback and DeletionViewing Photographs Display picturesCalendar Playback Press K. Once deleted, photographs can not be RecoveredDeleting Pictures Thumbnail PlaybackChange camera settings Guide ModeShoot View/delete Set up Take pictures Start Shooting Guide Mode MenusMore Settings ShootView/Delete Set UpImage quality Output settings Image size Guide ModeUse Using the GuidePress IE/# Release ModeChoose a release mode ZMore on PhotographyInformation Display Continuous Release ModeMemory Buffer Buffer SizeMount the camera on a tripod Self-Timer and Remote Control ModesSelect a release mode Rest of the way down. The self-timer lamp willSee Also Before Using the Remote ControlUsing the Built-in Flash Cover the ViewfinderPlace the cursor in the information display Focus ModeChoose a focus mode FocusGetting Good Results with Autofocus Predictive Focus TrackingContinuous-servo Autofocus Option Description Single-point AF AF-Area ModeDisplay AF-area mode options Choose an AF-area modeChoose a file type Image Quality and SizeImage Quality Display image quality optionsChoose an image size Image SizeDisplay image size options Choose a flash mode 0 Take pictures Using the Built-in FlashUsing the Built-in Flash i, k, p, n, and oModes Using the Built-in Flash P, S, A, and M ModesFlash modes available vary with shooting mode Flash ModeDisplay flash mode options Choose a flash modeN, P, a Mode Shutter speedFlash Modes Shutter Speeds Available with the Built-in FlashChoose an ISO sensitivity Mode ISO sensitivityISO Sensitivity Display ISO sensitivity optionsShutter Speed and Aperture Mode P Programmed AutoTP, S, A, and M Modes Mode a Aperture-Priority Auto Mode S Shutter-Priority AutoExposure Indicator Mode M ManualFraming Photographs in the Monitor XLive ViewChoose a focus option Focusing in Live ViewChoosing a Focus Mode Display focus optionsDisplay AF-area modes Choosing an AF-Area ModeSubject Tracking Choosing the Focus PointLive View Display Auto flash off listed above Exposure Live View/Movie Recording Display OptionsAutomatic Scene Selection Scene Auto Selector Count Down Display Shooting in Live View ModeUsing Autofocus in Live View 0Icon Movies can be recorded in live view modeRecording Movies Start recordingRecording Movies End recordingTaking Photographs During Movie Recording Maximum LengthFast as 1/4,000 s the slowest speed available varies with Movie SettingsAdjustments to shutter speed and ISO sensitivity when Camera is in mode M. Shutter speed can be set to values asCount-Down Display Select Movie settingsUsing an External Microphone Choose movie options2Icon Viewing MoviesFollowing operations can be performed UMenu Guide SetupTo display the on-screen guide, rotate the mode dial to g 0 Menu Guide Select a menu Using Camera MenusDisplay the menus Highlight the icon for the current menuHighlight an option Position the cursor in the selected menuHighlight a menu item Display optionsQViewNX Installing ViewNXStart the computer and insert the installer CD Start the installerSystem Requirements Exit the installerRemove the installer CD from the CD-ROM drive Start Nikon Transfer Using ViewNXCopy Pictures to the Computer Choose how pictures will be copied to the computerPrinting Pictures View PicturesRetouching Photographs Editing MoviesIX Nikkor Lenses NTechnical NotesCompatible Lenses Identifying CPU and Type G and D LensesFilters Other AccessoriesPower SourcesApproved Memory Cards Lens CleaningCaring for the Camera StorageCaring for the Camera Caring for the Camera and Battery CautionsCaring for the Battery Page Error Messages Format card? No Bulb in S modeFlash error LockedWith NEF RAW processing Representative Metering errorButton again CoolNikon D3200 Digital Camera SpecificationsShutter Type Release Release modeSelf-timer Matrix or center-weighted metering 0-20 EVDetection range Flash modeAccessory shoe Focus AutofocusSelection Movie Metering Live view Lens servoManual focus MF Automatic sceneTemperature Power source BatteryDimensions/weight WeightAF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens MH-24 battery chargerEN-EL14 rechargeable Li-ion battery AF-S DX Nikkor 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6G VR lens Trademark Information Battery LifePage SB2C0111