Nikon N6000 instruction manual Exposure Compensation, AE Auto Exposure Lock Lever

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION

Matrix Metering provides the main subject with correct expo- sure in virtually any lighting situation, without having to use manual exposure compensation. But in Center-Weighted Metering, for situations where you want to change composi- tions or for unusual situations such as snowscapes, backlit subjects or when the main subject contrasts sharply with the background, exposure compensation is recommended. Also, in Matrix Metering, "correct" exposure is a value based on a combination of film sensitivity, aperture and shutter speed necessary to produce a "technically correct" exposure result. We often want to vary the exposure results to create different versions of the same picture or put creative emphasis on a specific part of the picture. This is accomplished by using exposure compensation.

Exposure compensation can be accomplished in either one or a combination of the following ways.

AE (Auto Exposure) Lock Lever

Exposure Compensation Button

Auto Exposure Bracketing

As the results can vary depending on conditions, you may want to experiment with each method.

AE (AUTO EXPOSURE) LOCK LEVER

In auto exposure mode with Center-Weighted Metering, when you want to control exposure based on a particular brightness area of the scene, use the AE lock lever.

1.Center main subject inside viewfinder's12mm circle and/or move in closer so the circle is covered by the subject.

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Contents Nikon Contents Foreword Nomenclature Pages 50 to Command input control dial Command dial/shift button functions Button With Command DialViewfinder indications L-t--1115 16 LCD panel indications Basic Operation Mounting the Lens To removeInstalling Battery ===~ Rn 25 F5.b Insert film cartridge ~ =l- E Basic Shooting Page If shutter speed indicator blinks Picture blur alert =1 c5 FsRewinding Film Page ~~~ FS.o If Err, 150 symbol and OX symbol are blinking Manual Film Speed SetiingPage 2S FS.b Matte-field focusing Split-image focusingMicroprism focusing When using a zoom lensPage CENTER-WEIGHTED Metering Matrix MeteringMetering System Setting Slide main switch to onFront-lit subject against dark background Scene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivityOutdoor backlit subject Scene containing the sunOutdoor backlit subject Front-lit subject ~ ...,-~ Small dark subjects against a bright backgroundSunset scenes Exposure Mode Exposure Mode Setting ~ ! IJProgrammed PM and P Auto Program Charts Operation in programmed auto exposure modeFlexible Program SHUTTER-PRIORITY Auto Exposure Mode Operation in Shutter Priority Auto Exposure Mode ESc, FSIf HI appears in the aperture position Overexposure alert If Lo blinks in the aperture position Underexposure alertAPERTURE-PRIORITY Auto Exposure Mode = c· 5 F5 If shutter speed indicator blinks Picture blur alert Manual Exposure Mode Operation in Manual Exposure Mode · bet FE 1111III To GET Exposure Meter Reading for a Main Subject OFF Center ~, t b FS Exposure Compensation AE Auto Exposure Lock LeverPage Exposure Compensation Button Compensation value from -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 steps~ Examples Auto Exposure Bracketing FJt Page With film advance mode set at S With film advance mode set at CL or CHF5. E SELF-TIMEROPERATION TWO-SHOT SELF-TIMER Accessories Lens Compatibility Chart Lens COMPATIBILlTVReflex 1000mm 1111No to 143000 e Reflex 2000mm 1111 No to Accessories Close-Up Attachment Lenses No , 1, 2, 3T, 4T, 5T and 6T Auto Extension Rings71m 2 .B4 tt Nikon Bellows Attachment PB-6Nikon Eyepiece Adapter Eyepiece correction lensesEyepiece Magnifier OG-2 OG-2 Eyepiece AdapterLens Hoods FiltersNikon Filters TionSemi-Soft camera Cases Miscellaneous Camera Care Tips Page Receiver Control Type of cameraManual exposure Picture formatSelf-timer Focusing screenFilm speed setting Accessory shoeNumber of film rolls per fresh battery· Depth of field Center-Weighted meteringBalanced fill-flash operation OX codeGuide number Flash synchronizationNumber Film speedTTL TTL auto flashLCD panel ShuHer Cause and remedyRn 25 F OF22 Nikon