NOTE: CPU Nikkor lenses other than G-type

Always set the aperture ring of a CPU Nikkor lens (except G-type) to its minimum (largest f-number). When the lens is not set to its minimum aperture setting, FEE blinks in the LCD panel and viewfinder, and the shutter locks.

 

Set the shutter speed and aperture

 

2 while checking the electronic

 

analog exposure display in the

 

viewfinder.

 

 

• Set the shutter speed (- - [Time] and 30-1/2000

 

sec.) by rotating the Command Dial and

 

aperture (minimum to maximum) by rotating the

 

Command Dial while pressing the @ aperture

 

button.

 

 

• The electronic analog display in the viewfinder

 

indicates the difference between the selected

 

exposure (shutter speed and aperture) and the

 

correct exposure. The electronic analog

 

exposure display blinks when the subject

 

brightness is beyond the camera'sexposure

 

range. (Electronic analog exposure display is not

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available with Long Time exposure.)

The following examples show electronic analog

 

exposure display indications:

 

~

Over 1 EV

 

~[!]

+1/2 EV

 

[!]

Correct exposure

 

[!]~

-1/2 EV

 

~

Under-1 EV

 

3 Compose picture, focus and shoot.

• If the subject is too dark or backlit, the flash recommended indication ~ blinks in the viewfinder when you lightly press the shutter release button. Use the Speedlight (page 80/91).

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Nikon 3700, 3699, 55 Set the shutter speed and aperture, While checking the electronic, Analog exposure display