FujiFilm FinePix S3 3, 1

Advanced Photography

The electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder indicates the difference between the selected

exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the correct exposure. Not available with long time exposure.

The electronic analog exposure display blinks when the subject brightness is beyond the camera’s

exposure range.

The following examples show electronic analog exposure display indications:

Correct exposure –1/2 EV Over +3 EV

3Compose picture, focus and shoot.

If you are not using a Nikkor lens with a built-in CPU, you can take pictures by using the aperture ring

on the lens to set the aperture. However, you cannot use the camera’s exposure meter. “§” also

appears on the top display panel and in the viewfinder.

EXPOSURE MODES

In this mode, the photographer is free to set any shutter speed (1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. or “™”)

or aperture setting (narrowest aperture to widest aperture). This allows the photographer to

determine the exposure to suit the conditions and the desired effect while watching the electronic

analog exposure display in the viewfinder.

CSM 6: To use the “™” shutter speed (for long exposures), the custom settings must be

modified (➡P.111).

While watching the electronic analog exposure display in the viewfinder, use the Main-command

dial to set the shutter speed (1/4000 sec. to 30 sec. or “™”) and the Sub-command dial to

set the aperture setting (minimum aperture to maximum aperture).

hWhen the exposure compensation (➡P.63) is set, only the electronic analog exposure display

changes—selected shutter speed and aperture do not change.

1Set the Exposure mode dial to “M”.

Images shot with long exposures (4 second or longer) may appear coarse and may also be

affected by noise such as white dots.

Bulb photography is useful when you want to take pictures with any shutter speed. You should use

a tripod to keep the camera steady because the shutter stays open for as long as the shutter button

is held down.

1CSM 6: To use the “™” shutter speed (for long

exposures), the custom settings must be

modified (➡P.111).

1Set the Exposure mode dial to “CSM”.

2Use the Main-command dial to select “6. LONG

EXP. (BULB) AT MANUAL MODE”.

3Use the Sub-command dial to select “1:

ACTIVATED”.

Images shot with long exposures (4 second or longer) may appear coarse and may also be affected by

noise such as white dots.

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