Controlling Exposure

 

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 smaller aperture. 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 larger aperture. If the warning remains, use a

 

Speedlight.

Manual Exposure Mode

Manual Exposure mode lets you

 

set both shutter speed and

 

aperture manually. With the

 

electronic analog exposure

 

display in the viewfinder (see

 

page 7-17), you can produce

 

various creative effects by

 

adjusting the exposure. You can

 

set Bulb mode in Manual

 

Exposure mode.

 

NOTE: If you use a non-CPU lens, f--blinks in the Top Status LCD and

 

viewfinder. Set/confirm aperture with the lens aperture ring. You

 

cannot use the camera’s exposure meter.

 

1. Rotate the Exposure Mode dial to M.

 

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

 

(2 - 1/4000 sec.).

 

Shutter speed appears in the electronic analog exposure display in the

 

viewfinder (see page 7-17).

 

NOTE: You can set Bulb Mode exposure (see page 7-23) by setting the

 

shutter speed to buLb.

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Kodak DCS Pro SLR/n manual Manual Exposure Mode