Nikon D2Xs manual Programmed Auto, Non-CPU Lenses, Exposure Warning

Taking Photographs—Exposure

P: Programmed Auto

In this mode, the camera automatically adjusts shutter speed and aperture according to a built-in program (see below) for optimal exposure in most situations. This mode is recommended for snapshots and other situations in which you want to leave the camera in charge of shutter speed and aperture. Adjustments can be made using flexible program, exposure compensation ( 99), and auto exposure bracketing ( 100). Programmed auto is only available with CPU lenses.

To take photographs in programmed auto:

1 Press the button and rotate the main com- mand dial until P is displayed in the viewfinder and top control panel.

2 Frame a photograph, focus, and shoot.

Non-CPU Lenses

Exposure mode A (aperture-priority auto) is automatically selected when a non-CPU lens is attached. The exposure mode indicator (P) in the top control panel will blink and A will be displayed in the viewfinder. For more information, see “Aperture-Priority Auto” (92).

Exposure Warning

If the limits of the exposure metering system are exceeded, one of the following indi- cators will be displayed in the control panel and viewfinder:

Indicator Description

Subject too bright. Use optional Neutral Density (ND) filter or lower ISO sensitivity ( 52).

Subject too dark. Use optional Speedlight or raise ISO sensitivity ( 52).

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