Nikon N6000 instruction manual Exposure Mode

EXPOSURE MODE

light reaching the film is controlled by the shutter and aper- ture. The proper combination of shutter and aperture settings results in the correct exposure. The necessary settings will be based upon the ISO speed set for the film in use and the operation of the camera's exposure control system.

The relationship between aperture and shutter is as follows: One change in shutter speed either doubles or halves the light transmitted. For example, 1/500 passes half the light as 1/250 and double the light of 111000. The aperture 118 passes half the light of 115.6 and double the light of 1111. If the correct exposure for a scene is 1/500 at 118, then we can also select 1/250 at f/1 1 or 111000 at 115.6 and achieve the same exposure results.

Selecting the exposure control mode means deciding if you want the shutter speed/aperture to be set automatically or manually.

The Nikon N6000 offers five modes: four automatic exposure control modes - Auto Multi-Program (i:d), Normal-Pro- grammed (fj), Shutter-Priority auto (~), and Aperture-Priority auto (.BJ) - in addition to Manual (111) mode.

Each exposure mode has its own advantages.

In Programmed auto exposure mode, as the optimum combi - nation of shutter speed and aperture is automatically set by the N6000's microcomputer, you can concentrate completely on picture composition and have greater opportunities to shoot, without worrying about exposure.

In Shutter-Priority auto exposure mode, you can manually set shutter speed as desired. That is, you can freeze the action with sharp, clear images using a fast shutter speed, or create motion effects by choosing slower shutter speeds.

In Aperture-Priority auto exposure mode, you can control depth of field by varying the aperture. You can use a larger aperture (smaller f-number) for shallower depth of field to create softer, less distinct backgrounds, or choose a smaller aperture (larger f-number) for greater depth of field.

In Manual exposure mode, in addition to controlling both shut- ter speed and aperture, you can easi ly create intentionally over- or underexposed photos.

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