4 STEP

—TUTORIAL

PHOTOGRAPHS TAKING

4—Checking Exposure

When the shutter-release button is pressed halfway, the camera will automatically adjust shutter speed and aperture for optimal results. Check the shutter speed and aperture indicators in the viewfinder before shooting. If the photo will be over- or under-exposed, one of the following indicators will appear in the viewfinder and in the control panel on top of the camera.

Indicator

Meaning

HI

Photo will be overexposed. Use a neutral density (ND) filter.

Lo

Photo will be underexposed. Use a flash.

2—EV Steps for Exposure Control ( pg. 161)

By default, aperture and shutter speed are shown in the smallest possible increments. Use Custom Setting 2 to change the size of the increments used when displaying aperture, shutter speed, and exposure compensation.

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