Nikon FAA350NA manual Auto Exposure Lock, Metering system selector lock release to select

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	WWW.	Auto Exposure Lock
		•When you want to control the exposure of a specific area within a
	LENSINC	Rotate the metering system selector while pressing
		scene, measure the exposure on the area with Spot or Center-Weighted
		Metering, press the ‚ button to lock the exposure, then recompose
		the picture. Set exposure to a mode other than Manual.
	.	1 the metering system selector lock release to select
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		Center-Weighted or Spot Metering.

•Matrix Metering is not recommended since the exposure cannot be properly locked.

2 Position focus area on subject and lightly press the

shutter release button, then press the ‚ button. Confirm focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder.

•When the ‚ button is pressed, exposure at the area of selected metering system is locked and remains locked as long as the button is kept pressed.

•When the ‚ button is pressed, ´ appears in the viewfinder.

1.When the focus area and metering area are linked in Spot Metering (page 45), exposure is locked at selected focus area.

2.When the focus area and metering area are not linked in Spot Metering (page 45), exposure is locked at center focus area.

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3.When the Center-Weighted Metering is selected, exposure at 12mm- diameter circle is locked.

•In Single Servo AF or Continuous Servo AF, focus is also locked simultaneously (page 40). Make sure to confirm focus indicator / appears in the viewfinder.

·21: Only exposure can be set to be locked when the ‚ button is pressed (page 75).

3 While keeping the ‚ button pressed, recompose, focus and shoot.

• The following functions can be operated while the ‚ button is kept
pressed:	Exposure
1. Flexible Program (page 47) in Programmed Auto Exposure mode
2. Shutter speed adjustment in Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode
3. Aperture adjustment in Aperture-Priority Auto Exposure mode

In any of these three situations, controlled shutter speed and/or aperture will be displayed after change.

·7: Auto Exposure Lock can be set to be activated by lightly pressing the shutter release button (page 72).

·21: Auto Exposure Lock can be set to remain after you remove your finger from the ‚ button. In this case, AE lock is released when the ‚ button is pressed again (page 75).

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Contents Page Supplied accessories NomenclatureLCD/Viewfinder Displays LCD panelViewfinder Display About LCD illuminator panelCommand Dials Using your camera correctly IntroductionTake trial shots Have Nikon spot-check your camera regularlyContents Mount Lens Install Batteries and Check Battery Power Set Focus Mode, Focus Area AF Area ModeLoad Film LensBasic Operation Battery power Appears Sufficient battery power Lightly press the shutter release button to activateExposure meter Incorrect positioning of + and poles may damage the cameraMount Lens When camera is left unattended without lensCheck the lens type Press the shutter release button. Film automatically Load FilmAdvances to the first frame Rotate the focus area selector lock release Set the focus mode selector to S Single Servo AFSelect center focus area with the focus area selector Symbol Exposure mode Shooting characteristics Shooting characteristics of exposure modesCamera controls exposure automatically Situations where autofocus may not work as expected, see Hold Camera and FocusHold the camera properly Camera shake and shutter speedRemove film cartridge Confirm that film is completely rewound, thenFocus, shutter speed and aperture can be confirmed About Metering System and Exposure Metering SystemExposure Photographic expressionLenses give you access to all available functions When a non-CPU lens is attachedTypes of CPU lenses and other usable lenses/accessories Lens CompatibilityFilm Set focus mode selector to S or C for autofocus operation AutofocusFocus Area AF start buttonAF Area Mode Rotate AF area mode selector to select AF area modeDynamic AF Mode with Closest Subject Priority Autofocus modesConfirm focus indicator / and lock focus Situations where autofocus may not work as expectedFocus Lock Press the shutter release buttonManual Focus Exposure Metering System ¡ Programmed Auto Compose picture, focus and shoot Shutter-Priority Auto Shooting in Each Exposure Mode Locking shutter speed Rotate the Main-Command Dial while pressing Exposure mode ∆ button to select £Set the aperture by rotating the Sub-Command Dial £ Aperture-Priority AutoAdjusting the exposure. Long Time ¢ ManualElectronic analog exposure display Exposure factor with AF Micro-Nikkor lensCenter-Weighted or Spot Metering Picture. Set exposure to a mode other than ManualAuto Exposure Lock Metering system selector lock release to selectExposure Compensation Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure BracketingWith 1/2 steps With 1/3 stepsWith one steps Multiple Exposure Exposure mode button ∆ to select ¢ Manual Long Time ExposureA tripod is recommended Panel is illuminated in greenChanging Focusing Screens Using the tweezers, push the front edge of the holderUpward until it clicks into place Through the viewfinder seeSelf-Timer Operation Changing Camera Back Data Back MF-29Depth of field About Depth of Field and Focus TrackingFocus Tracking Command Dial while pressing the Custom Setting Creating Custom SettingSelect a menu number by rotating the Main Button ·Switching Command Dial operations pages Auto Exposure/Flash Exposure Bracketing optionsEasy Exposure Compensation Film advance in multiple exposureDelay time for auto meter-switch off Delay time for self-timer operationShutter release confirmation with self-timer LED Aperture setting with lens’ aperture ring pagesTwo-Button Reset Original default settingsCanceling Custom Setting Press the · and ∆ buttons simultaneously,Accessory Shoe/Sync Terminal/Ready-Light Types of TTL Auto FlashFlash Sync Mode Features Usable Optional Speedlights Ai-P Nikkor and Î indicates non-CPU Nikkor lensesUsing the Speedlight Set the exposure mode and confirm shutter speed ApertureSet the flash sync mode Attach the Speedlight and set the metering systemCombinations of AF Functions Optional Accessories Focusing Screens Right-Angle Viewing Attachment DR-4/EyepieceAdapter DK-7 FiltersWireless Slave Flash Controller SU-4 Data Back MF-29Speedlight SB-80DX Speedlight SB-27Soft case CF-57/CF-58 Accessories connected to 10-pin remote terminalNeckstraps/Handstrap AH-4 Camera Care Troubleshooting Turn the camera power off when changing batteriesUse fresh batteries at low temperatures Keep batteries out of children’s reachBuLb in S mode Reduction function When a Speedlight Without Red-EyeBattery power With new ones Overexposure maySpecifications SB-50DX, SB-30, SB-29s/29, SB-28/28DX, SB-27, SB-26 Multiple exposure Activated using film advance mode dialEquipped Battery AA-type lithiumTime Bulb Exposure +20C 68FIndex Custom Setting Menu Nikon Corporation