Nikon N6000 Exposure Compensation Button, Compensation value from -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 steps

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EXPOSURE COMPENSATION BUTTON

If you wish to modify the exposure control (from the ISO stan- dard), use the Exposure Compensation system. Modification from -5EVto +5EV is possible. Be sure to reset the control to zero to resume normal operation.

While pressing exposure compensation II! button, rotate com- mand dial to set desired compensation value. The following display appears on the LCD panel and viewfinder:

II! symbol

Electronic analog display with indications

from - 1 to +1 EV in 1/3 steps: Confirm the direction of

exposure (- or +).

Compensation value (from -5 to +5 EV in 1/3 steps):

Confirm amount of exposure compensation.

•Once set, exposure compensation remains fixed until reset.

Although II! symbol stays on to indicate that exposure compensation remains, compensation value and elec- tronic analog display disappear after you remove fin- ger from II! button. To confirm compensation value, press button again.

•Exposure compensation can also be achieved by setting film speed manually. See page 24.

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Contents Nikon Contents Foreword Nomenclature Pages 50 to Command input control dial Command dial/shift button functions Button With Command Dial15 16 LCD panel indications L-t--11Viewfinder 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 Split-image focusing Microprism focusingMatte-field focusing When using a zoom lensPage CENTER-WEIGHTED Metering Matrix MeteringMetering System Setting Slide main switch to onScene containing the sun or scenes with high reflectivity Outdoor backlit subjectFront-lit subject against dark background 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-6Eyepiece correction lenses Eyepiece Magnifier OG-2Nikon Eyepiece Adapter OG-2 Eyepiece AdapterLens Hoods FiltersNikon Filters TionSemi-Soft camera Cases Miscellaneous Camera Care Tips Page Receiver Type of camera Manual exposureControl Picture formatFocusing screen Film speed settingSelf-timer Accessory shoeNumber of film rolls per fresh battery· Center-Weighted metering Balanced fill-flash operationDepth of field OX codeFlash synchronization NumberGuide number Film speedTTL TTL auto flashLCD panel ShuHer Cause and remedyRn 25 F OF22 Nikon