Controlling Exposure

Shutter-Priority Auto

Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode lets you manually set the shutter

Exposure Mode

speed (2 - 1/4000 seconds). The camera selects a suitable aperture. With

 

high shutter speeds, you can freeze the motion of a fast moving subject;

 

with slower speeds, you can create a blurry motion effect.

NOTE: You can only use Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode if you are using a CPU NIKKOR lens. If you use a non-CPU lens, f--blinks in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder, and the shutter cannot be released. In this case, use Manual Exposure mode.

IMPORTANT: If you change to Shutter-Priority Auto Exposure mode while buLb is selected, buLb blinks and the shutter locks. Select a shutter speed other than buLb by rotating the Main-Command dial.

1.Rotate the Exposure Mode dial to S.

2.Rotate the Main-Command dial to set the shutter speed.

3. Compose the picture, focus, and capture the image.

If the subject is too bright, HI appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder. Select a higher shutter speed. If the warning remains, use an ND filter.

If the subject is too dark, Lo appears in the Top Status LCD and viewfinder. Select a lower shutter speed. If the warning remains, use a Speedlight.

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Controlling Exposure Shutter-Priority Auto, Exposure Mode