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Advanced Features — Photography

Flexible program

In mode , different combinations of shutter speed and
aperture can be selected by rotating the main-command dial
(“flexible program”). All combinations produce the same
exposure. While flexible program is in effect, an asterisk (“ ”)
appears next to the exposure-mode indicator in the control
panel.
To restore default shutter speed and aperture settings, rotate
the main-command dial until the indicator is no longer
displayed. Default settings can also be restored by turning the
camera off , selecting another exposure mode, performing a
two-button reset (➝p.120) or change the setting for the [EV
CONTROL STEPS] under [S EXPOSURE] in the [SET UP]
menu.

ZProgram chart

The program chart shows exposure control in flexible

program (ISO 100).

ISO 100; lens with maximum aperture of f/1.4

and minimum aperture of f/16 (e.g., AF 50 mm

f/1.4 D)

• The maximum and minimum values for EV vary with

sensitivity (ISO equivalency); the above graph assumes

a sensitivity of ISO 100 equivalent.

• When matrix metering is used, values over 16 1/3 EV

are reduced to 16 1/3 EV in case of ISO 100.

-4
-3
12
13
-2
-1
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
F1.4
F1
F2
F2.8
F4
F5.6
F8
F11
F16
F22
F3230" 15" 8" 4" 2" 1" 2 4 8 15 30 60
22
21
20
19
18
17
16
15
14
[EV]
23
161/3
250125 500 1000 2000 4000 8000